Develop a Targeted Flexible Work Program
Select flexible work options that balance organization and employee needs to drive engagement and improve attraction and retention.
- A one-size-fits-all approach to selecting and implementing flexible work options fails to consider unique employee needs and will not reap the benefits of offering a flexible work program (e.g. higher engagement, enhanced employer brand).
- Improper structure and implementation of flexible work programs exacerbates existing challenges (e.g. high turnover) or creates new ones.
Our Advice
Critical Insight
- Flexible work is more than flexible location. Organizations must understand the needs of unique employee groups to uncover the options that will attract and retain talent.
- Provide greater inclusivity to employees by broadening the scope to include flex location, flex time, and flex time off.
Impact and Result
- Uncover the needs of unique employee segments to shortlist flexible work options that employees want and will use.
- Assess the feasibility of various flexible work options and select ones that meet employee needs and are feasible for the organization.
- Equip the organization with the information and tools needed to implement and sustain a flexible work program.
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Guided Implementation 1: Assess the organization’s current state
- Call 1: Discuss project rationale and identify prioritized employee segments to build a flexible work program.
- Call 2: Uncover the current and desired state of a targeted flexible work program.
Guided Implementation 2: Identify potential flex options and assess feasibility
- Call 1: Create a shortlist of potential options and review initiatives.
Guided Implementation 3: Implement selected option(s)
- Call 1: Assess issues and barriers and prepare for program rollout.
- Call 2: Align HR programs to support and establish a program evaluation plan.
Contributors
- Judi Casey, WorkLife Consultant and former Director, Work and Family Researchers Network, Boston College
- Dr. David Chalmers, Adjunct Professor, Ted Rogers School of Management, Ryerson University
- Stephen Childs, CHRO, Panasonic North America
- Carol Cochran, Director of People & Culture, FlexJobs
- Lilian De Menezes, Professor of Decision Sciences, Cass Business School, University of London
- Chris Frame, Partner – Operations, LiveCA
- Shawn Gibson, Sr. Director, Info Tech Research Group
- Teresa Hopke, SVP of Client Relations, Life Meets Work – www.lifemeetswork.com
- Kidde Kelly, OD Practitioner
- Shari Lava, Principal, Vendor Research, Boston College, Info-Tech Research Group
- Don MacLeod, Chief Administrative Officer, Zorra Township
- Dr. Kenneth Matos, Senior Director of Research, Families and Work Institute
- Claire McCartney, Diversity & Inclusion Advisor, CIPD
- Kashmira Nagarwala, Change Manager, Siemens Canada
- Lee Nguyen, HR Specialist, City of Austin
- Heather Payne, CEO, Juno College
- Quinn Ross, CEO, The Ross Firm Professional Corporation
- Mari Ryan, CEO/Founder, Advancing Wellness
- Stacey Spruell, Division HR Director, Travis County
- Rose M. Stanley, CCP, CBP, WLCP, CEBS, People Services Manager, Sunstate Equipment Co., LLC
- Mark Tippey, IT Leader and Experienced Teleworker
- Kim Velluso, VP Human Resources, Siemens Canada
- Sophie Wade, Founder, Flexcel Networks
- Margaret Yap, HR Professor, Ryerson University
- Dr. Isik U. Zeytinoglu, Professor of Management and Industrial Relations McMaster University, DeGroote School of Business
- Anonymous Contributor
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