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Balancing work with life in 2013
by Toronto Training and HR
April 2013
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Contents3-4 Introduction to Toronto Training and HR5-6 Definition7-8 Models of work-life balance9-10 Types of initiatives11-12 Strategies for balance13-14 Re-thinking work-life balance15-16 Drill17-18 Concerns for employers19-20 Problems21-22 Comments23-25 Attitudes26-29 Flexible working30-34 Compressed work schedules35-36 Software developers in Thailand37-38 Presenteeism39-40 Work-life flow41-42 Eldercare43-44 Vacations45-46 Dual-career couples in the petroleum industry47-48 What can employers do? 49 Case studies50-51 Conclusion and questions
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Introduction
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Introduction to Toronto Training and HR
• Toronto Training and HR is a specialist training and human resources consultancy headed by Timothy Holden
• 10 years in banking• 10 years in training and human resources• Freelance practitioner since 2006• The core services provided by Toronto Training and
HR are:• Training event design• Training event delivery• Reducing costs, saving time plus
improving employee engagement and morale
• Services for job seekers
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Definition
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Definition• What is work-life balance?• Features• Components• Legs
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Models of work-life balance
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Models of work-life balance• Segmentation• Spillover • Compensation • Instrumental • Conflict
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Types of initiatives
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Types of initiatives• Flexible work options• Specialized leave policies• Dependant-care benefits
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Strategies for balance
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Strategies for balance• Time is overrated• Night owls and early birds• Shifting focus• Slacker’s delight• TwoFers• Daily rituals• Negotiating wisely• Long weekends• Unplug
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Rethinking work-life balance
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Re-thinking work-life balance• The wish-list• Questions• Small steps
• Taking ownership
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Drill
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Drill
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Concerns for employers
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Concerns for employers• Growth and profits• Complete involvement
and services to the customers
• Competitive advantage• Solution to healthcare
costs
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Problems
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Problems• Organizational• Work-life interface• Personal and family
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Comments
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Comments• Organization• Immediate manager• General
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Attitudes
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Attitudes 1 of 2WORK-LIFE BALANCE• It is not the employer’s
responsibility to help people balance their work and family life
• Having more choice in working arrangements improves workplace morale
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Attitudes 2 of 2FLEXIBLE WORKING• It is not the employer’s
responsibility to help people balance their work and family life
• Having more choice in working arrangements improves workplace morale
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Flexible working
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Flexible working 1 of 3• Flexi-time• Part-time• Staggered hours• Compressed work weeks• Job sharing• Term-time working• Teleworking• Career breaks • Parental leave• Dependant care leave
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Flexible working 2 of 3• Right to request• Availability• Take-up• Importance• Consequences
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Flexible working 3 of 3• Positive consequences• Negative consequences
• Reasons for not making a request
• Audits and checklists
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Compressed work schedules
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Compressed work schedules 1 of 4
• Benefits to the employees• Benefits to the
organization• Benefits to clients or
customers• Benefits to broad society
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Compressed work schedules 2 of 4
• Internal stakeholders• External stakeholders
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Compressed work schedules 3 of 4
PERCEPTIONS• Employee satisfaction• Employer satisfaction• Interfacing
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Compressed work schedules 4 of 4
DECISION-MAKING PROCESS• Identify the people
involved• Think about the purpose
for a change• Process should be
participatory, flexible and fair
• Consider perceptions of key stakeholders
• Develop, track and assess performance measures
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Software developers in Thailand
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Software developers in Thailand• Background• Questions asked• Three distinct attitudes• Leave or stay?
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Presenteeism
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Presenteeism• Definition• Types of worker• Explore and address the
effects of the organization’s culture
• The line manager’s role• Maintaining a focus on
employee wellbeing
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Work-life flow
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Work-life flow• Definition• Why is it important?• Mindset• Time management• Managing your workplace
and home environment
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Eldercare
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Eldercare• Absenteeism• Presenteeism
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Vacations
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Vacations• Reasons to take your
vacation on time every time
• Tips for doing your vacation right
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Dual-career couples in the petroleum industry
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Dual-career couples in the petroleum industry
CHALLENGES• Relocation• Rearing a child
• Policies to be reviewed
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What can employers do?
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What can employers do?• Increasing the number of
supportive managers within the organization
• Providing flexibility around work
• Increasing employees' sense of control
• Focussing on creating a more supportive work environment
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Case studies
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Conclusion and questions
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Conclusion and questions
• Summary• Videos• Questions