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© 2008 Sodexho. All rights reserved.© 2008 Sodexho. All rights reserved.
Flexibility in the
Workplace:
Global Business
Case
What is Flexibility Works!?
Where When How
Dimensions of Flexibility
(source: Boston College Center for Work and Family, 2011)
What is Flexibility in the Workplace?Formal Flexibility
Flexible Work ArrangementsInformal Flexibility
-> Ongoing -> Situational-> Occasional / Temporary
-> Types• Flex-Time• Job Sharing• Part-Time• Telecommuting• Remote Work• Compressed • Phased retirement• Sabbaticals • Seasonal
-> Examples• Doctor’s appointment• Taking class for 1
semester• Work from home or other
location for special project
Business Based Flexibility
Formal InformalOngoingSituational
Principles of Flexibility
(source: Rupert & Company)
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Business
Case for
Flexibility
Drivers for Flexibility
Flexibility Pipeline Development for WomenFlexibility can reduce “off ramping”; minimizes guilt
regarding “tradeoffs”Sylvia Hewlett
Flexibility impacts retention - 40% for women; 25% for menBain & Company, 2010
Global Flexibility Survey
Job satisfaction is higher when environments favor flexibility.
European study Origo, 2008
Parents who utilize flexibility reach higher levels Netherlands Study
Dikkers, 2010
Other Trends Impacting Work/Life
(Source - Adapted from Work Life Evolution Study – Top Trends, Boston College CWF, 2007)
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Case Study
– Sodexo
USA
CEO endorses commitment to expand workplace flexibility
“…Flexibility is mutually beneficial for our employees as they meet their day to day needs for personal balance and success at work, and for the business based on the accountable work environment and results it requires.” George Chavel
CEO,Sodexo NORAM
Catalyst award: Making Every Day Count:Driving Business Success Through the Employee Experience
ResultsSystemic culture change through diversity and inclusion. Outcomes for women in North America between 2003-2010: •women in leadership positions have increased by 74% •women’s representation on the Executive Committee is higher by 67% •women in executive positions has increased by 53% •women in the pipeline for executive leadership roles has increased by 77% •women of color in SVP and VP positions has risen 63% •women of color in senior leadership positions is up by 211% •engagement scores for women are at 71%, up 10% from 2006 •Sodexo USA appointed its first female CFO & Market President
Employee Engagement & Retention Driver
Testimonials from Sodexo Women
I love working part time and having the opportunity to be home with my children a couple of days a week. Sodexo aligns perfectly with my values and beliefs by showing how important family life is.
Being able to work an FWA has helped me continue my employment at Sodexo.
I am much more likely to continue my career with Sodexo because of the flexibility that I have. My productivity is greater and my job satisfaction has increased. It feels good to know that I am one less driver on the road.
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Implementatio
n
Overcoming “Roadblocks” – Concerns & Solutions
(Source – Boston College Report on Merck, 2008)
How to Implement a Flexibility Initiative
1.Conduct Research
2.Gain commitment
3.Design flexibility initiative
4.Launch flexibility initiative
5.Monitor and improve the program