The most common problem in today’s corporate world for people is not having a balance between work and family life. While managing, either ends, they generally end up, adjusting at the other – ‘Family’. This is why it becomes important to have a healthy mindset and a workplace with family-friendly policies. There are companies which have spotted this issue at the initial stage and with the help of family-aligned policies are able to sustain a productive workforce.
A few tips to make the best your office a little more family friendly:
As per a study, every year there is a constant decrease in woman workforce, who quit their jobs to look after the toddlers. On the other hand, successful woman has shown the ways out to solve the same problem by leveraging childcare facilities. The mental peace of not compromising with the career and assurance of their kids’ safety has made the woman workforce more proactive in their approach. This approach is beneficial for all, whether you are part of a small enterprise or a large corporation.
Being a working parent or women entrepreneurs is not an easy job. For a company, it is a challenge to retain talented people while managing their needs. Currently, many companies are supporting female employees by giving them extended unpaid maternity leaves without compromising on their dreams. The government policy allows only three months of maternity leaves, but there are companies, which offer six months of maternity leaves and facility to work from home kind for a year or so.
Nothing is better than feeling associated. There are companies who understand the concern of parents/spouse and with a welcoming approach, organize a family day get-to-gathers in office premises. This gives a chance to bridge the gap between both sides of the world and give a chance to get acquainted with the other side of your life.
• Organize treasure hunt, musical chairs and team activities
• Introduce your family with your supervisor and other team members
Promote a culture where people are open about the different situations at either ends of the life; family or workplace. Give them the fair chance to choose either of them based on the priority and urgency. It is not a balancing act where one has to verify the equation by keeping it equal. Companies that promote people to keep family as priority experience a more dedicated workforce at the workplace.
• Ask your employees to put family photographs and customize their desk
• Discuss their issues which are not associated with work
• Ask them to take leave and help them to manage their work
• Give them due visibility, so that being available doesn’t become mandatory
With the help of tools and technology, companies have started working in a different fashion. The accessibility of the resources and means of communication have made so many lives easier. The flexible working hours and facility to work in mobile world have decreased the attrition in many companies. Such facilities allow people to work and complete urgent tasks even when they are unable to turn up to the office.
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