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Flexibility in the Workplace: Global Business Case. What is Flexibility Works!?. Changes in.
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Dimensions of Flexibility (source: Boston College Center for Work and Family, 2011)
Business Based Flexibility Informal Formal Situational Ongoing
Principles of Flexibility (source: Rupert & Company)
Other Trends Impacting Work/Life (Source - Adapted from Work Life Evolution Study – Top Trends, Boston College CWF, 2007)
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 • Results • Systemic 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
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.
Overcoming “Roadblocks” – Concerns & Solutions (Source – Boston College Report on Merck, 2008)
How to Implement a Flexibility Initiative • Conduct Research • Gain commitment • Design flexibility initiative • Launch flexibility initiative • Monitor and improve the program