How attractive is the company’s work-life balance to outsiders?
Company does nothing to address need to balance work and non-work in recruitment efforts..
Company makes potential employees aware of its efforts to balance work and non-work life.
Company uses its positive work life - balance to attract new staff.
Company’s reputation for a balanced workplace attracts unsolicited job applicants.
STAY
an organiz-
ation
where people
want to
stay
How satisfying is the work-life balance to staff?
Company unaware of the impact of worklife balance on staff retention.
Company aware of need to balance work and non-work and working to improve.
Company helps employees balance work and non-work life.
Employees enjoy a comfortable balance of work and non-work life.
PERFORM
an organiz-
ation
where
people
want to
contribute
What is the impact of performance demands on work-life balance?
Company unaware of the impact of performance demands on work-life balance.
Company aware of the impact of performance demands on work-life balance and working to improve.
Company balances need for high performance and work-life balance.
Company work-life balance helps build staff commitment to high levels of performance.
ADAPT
an organiz-
ation
where
people
willingly
adapt to
change
What is the impact on work-life balance in times of change?
Company unaware of the impact of work-life balance on employee response to change.
Company aware of the work-life balance on employee response to change and working to improve.
Company is supportive of staff both at work and outside of work during major change.
Company helps with worklife balance especially in stressful times
As workplaces have become more demanding and stressful over the past decade, the balance between work and non-work has become more critical. The table below shows how we assess work-life balance. There are four levels in the grid extending from 'Entry Level' to 'Workplace of Choice'. Where does your company score?
OVERALL
How is work and non-work balanced?
Company unaware of need to balance work and non-work.
Company aware of need to balance work and non-work and working to improve.
Company helps employees balance work and non-work life.
Employees enjoy a comfortable balance of work and non-work life.
