About Us

Managing Work | Life Balance International is a cultural change and work/life consultancy that assists organisations implement and evaluate work/life strategies that are focused on their specific needs and which, over time, help to attract and retain employees.

We understand that conflicts between work and lifestyle responsibilities are a 'bottom line' business issue. Our goal is to help organisations and their employees implement innovative responses to business challenges - creating a flexible corporate culture that delivers positive business benefits. Our programs and services deliver improved productivity and maximise business outcomes

Why work/life issues are an important 'bottom line' concern

Effective work/life strategies that meet the needs of an organisation and its employees are vital to maintain a competitive edge in today's rapidly changing business environment. Organisations with a corporate culture that values the diversity within its workforce and offers a range of flexible work/ life options achieve increased productivity through:

Attracting talented and skilled employees
Increased staff retention
Better management of stress, health and wellbeing issues
A reduction in sick leave and absenteeism
Increased staff motivation
Retention of mature aged workers
Being an employer of choice
Compliance with current legislation

Why choose Managing Work | Life Balance International?

Managing Work | Life Balance International focuses on your specific issues and delivers customised work/life strategies and consulting services that are highly practical, realistic and user friendly. We partner with clients to implement cultural change, blending corporate priorities with employees' lifestyle responsibilities. We provide useful tools for managers and employees that assist in the implementation of a range of flexible options and provide information on child and eldercare services.

Our strategies are based on proven methods that provide a return on your investment. We promote a collaborative relationship with our clients, sharing our knowledge and expertise and providing strategies to monitor and evaluate work/life programs over the long-term. Our aim is to deliver a high quality service that surpasses clients' expectations.

What can Managing Work|Life Balance International provide?

Our highly skilled and professionally qualified consultants are creative thinkers and problem solvers who deliver strategies that are practical and business focused. We have extensive international research and change management experience within the public and private sectors. Our expertise also includes presenting at national and international conferences and participating in radio and press debates on work/life issues.

Here's a quick overview of what you'll find on our website
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Consulting

Our consultants will help to develop workable solutions to your organisation's work/life issues and assist in implementing work/life policies and programs. This includes policy and program development, management training, childcare and eldercare resources and the introduction and implementation of flexible work options.

Internal Review and Evaluations

Work/life cultural audits and needs assessments. Our comprehensive assessment identifies business needs and employee priorities and provides benchmarks to measure the success of your work/life initiatives
Diversity Census and assessments
Corporate benchmarking
Qualitative research (such as focus groups) that add value to either quantitative research or provide case studies and examples that demonstrate current and future needs as well as achievements (success stories)

Australian and International Research

The opportunity to participate in a national benchmarking study. Managing Work|Life Balance International conducts an annual benchmarking study. Since 1997 this has been conducted in conjunction with CCH Australia Limited. The report, "Work Life Initiatives - The Way Ahead", is well respected as a useful tool for organisations who want to asses their progress each year and benchmark their efforts against similar organisations.
Local and international research
Recent articles from international and local speakers and researchers
Executive Summary of the 2007 National Work/Life Benchmarking Study

Executive Briefings

Senior management briefings
Workshops and skill based programs for managers - managing work/life situations within their teams

Training & Education

Manager and employee training and workshops
Individual work/life coaching
Work/Life Balance workshop - "How to Identify and Manage your Work|Life Priorities"
Work/Life Planner

Materials & Resources

Legislative and Policy Advice and Training

Developing a culture that respects and values differences is a key component of a work/life strategy. The implementation of legislative requirements and managing the inherent risks contributes to the bottom line through improved employee motivation and commitment. We can :

Provide Advice and Training on legislative issues such as bullying, harassment and discrimination in the work force.
Assist with the Conduct Of Risk Assessments,
Assist with Policy development,
Conduct Executive and Employee Training (in the areas of bullying, harassment, discrimination and appropriate behaviours)
Train and Coach Contact Officers.
Provide flexible work option implementation advice

Change Management Support

Diversity Management

Diversity Census / Audits
Contact officer training and refresher updates

Flexible Work Arrangements

Policy Development and /or review
Implementation advice
Flexible Work Options Tool Kits for Managers and Employees

Communication Strategies

Developing and implementing communication plans
Supporting material