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Flexibility in the Workplace: Global Business Case

Flexibility in the Workplace: Global Business Case. What is Flexibility Works!?. Changes in.

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Flexibility in the Workplace: Global Business Case

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  1. Flexibility in the Workplace: Global Business Case

  2. What is Flexibility Works!? Changes in... Where When How one works

  3. Dimensions of Flexibility (source: Boston College Center for Work and Family, 2011)

  4. What is Flexibility in the Workplace?

  5. Business Based Flexibility Informal Formal Situational Ongoing

  6. Principles of Flexibility (source: Rupert & Company)

  7. Business Case for Flexibility

  8. Drivers for Flexibility

  9. Flexibility Pipeline Development for Women

  10. Other Trends Impacting Work/Life (Source - Adapted from Work Life Evolution Study – Top Trends, Boston College CWF, 2007)

  11. Case Study – Sodexo USA

  12. 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

  13. 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

  14. Employee Engagement & Retention Driver

  15. 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.

  16. Implementation

  17. Overcoming “Roadblocks” – Concerns & Solutions (Source – Boston College Report on Merck, 2008)

  18. How to Implement a Flexibility Initiative • Conduct Research • Gain commitment • Design flexibility initiative • Launch flexibility initiative • Monitor and improve the program

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