Encouraging the adoption of greater flexibility in working practices can benefit home life - according to the former Equal Opportunities Commission, four out of five new fathers say they would be happy to stay at home and look after the baby, if it was possible. There are advantages to employers too, with 71 per cent who implement work-life balance practices reporting a positive impact on employee relations.
Some initiatives are already being developed within organisations that seek to implement and embed flexible employment practices. Leeds City Council piloted a work-life balance project, which informed a roll out across the organisation. The strategy involved developing and offering to colleagues across the whole authority nine new flexible working options, including flexitime, the ability to work compressed hours and to work from home, along with new application and assessment processes.
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