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Section : Create a supportive culture
Domain : Human Resource Management
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This chunk is part of the "Create a supportive culture" section in the "Flexible working arrangements Best Practice Guide," which outlines strategies for employers to foster an environment that encourages open discussions about flexible working needs and supports employees in achieving work-life balance.
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Best practice employers create a culture where employees feel supported and comfortable discussing their needs. Tips for creating a supporting culture include:
- allow all employees to request flexible working arrangements. Make initiatives available to all employees to improve work-life balance and let them know your organisation supports this
- speak positively about flexibility. Be mindful of language that can unintentionally send the wrong message. For example, making comments like 'leaving early again?' to an employee who does school pick-up sends the message that such arrangements are not normal or accepted
- showcase examples of employees who are combining work and family. Leaders in the business are very effective role models for showing what can work and what's encouraged. Make sure to ask for an employee's permission before disclosing their personal circumstances.
- implement family-friendly initiatives . There are many kinds of family-friendly strategies and practices. The key is to select arrangements that best suit both the employee and the employer. This is generally guided by the resources and size of the business, the type of work your employees do and their needs
- communicate expectations and show trust in your employees to do their job and deliver what is required, no matter where or when they might be working.
- What are some key practices that best practice employers implement to support their employees?
- How can employers promote a culture of flexibility in the workplace?
- Why is it important for employers to use positive language when discussing flexible working arrangements?
- What role do leaders play in showcasing successful work-family balance examples?
- What factors should employers consider when implementing family-friendly initiatives?
- How can communication of expectations contribute to a supportive work culture?
- In what ways can flexible working arrangements improve work-life balance for employees?
- What should employers do before sharing an employee's personal circumstances as a role model?
- How can the size and resources of a business influence the family-friendly strategies it adopts?
- What message might be conveyed by negative comments about flexible working arrangements?