Education & Training
The Managing Work|Life Balance consulting team have extensive experience in facilitating Education / Information and Training Sessions for staff at all levels of the organisation. The experience of Best Practice organisations shows that where staff have developed the skills and behaviours to manage work/life/flexibility issues, the implementation of the strategy has a greater chance of success and, most importantly, meeting the needs of both the business and its staff.
Our highly participative workshops are based on adult learning principles and include a range of activities such as case studies, group discussions and skills practices which ensure the full involvement of all participants.
Manager Workshops and Briefing Sessions
The commitment and involvement of managers at all levels of the organisation is crucial to the long term success of an organisation's work/life strategy. Employees look to their leaders to demonstrate understanding and recognition of the issues that affect them and want their manager’s support in accessing the organisations policies and programs.
Since the introduction of the Fair Work Act 2010 and the need for leaders to comply with legislative requirements in relation to requests for a flexible work arrangement, it has become even more important to provide leaders with both the skills and processes to ensure they manage such situations appropriately. All too often, leaders have not had the experience or training to manage these situations in a positive way.
Our workshops, training programs and briefing sessions can provide guidance, skills, practical tools and guides, as well as personal development opportunities which enable managers and team leaders to implement work/life options and flexible work practices, and be able to respond appropriately to the needs of employees in a way which complements and supports business goals and values.
The issues addressed in manager workshops (which are customised for each client) can include:
- Understanding the differing needs of intergenerational groups within the workplace
- The business case for developing flexibility and implementing workplace change
- Responding appropriately to requests for a flexible work arrangement
- Successfully introducing work/life strategies within the workgroup
- Implementing flexible work practices within the team
- Leadership skills and behaviours that assist managers to address the day-to-day work/life balance issues within their teams.
Senior Manager Briefings
Senior management sessions focus on strategic business issues and outcomes. They are customised for each client so as to meet specific organisational needs.
The sessions can include an overview of compliance issues, particularly those relating to the new Australian Stock Exchange (ASX) Corporate Governance Principles and Recommendations which relate to Women on Boards and other Diversity requirements, as well as the Fair Work Act 2010.
Briefings can also emphasise the issues relating to the attraction and retention of talent. Our consultants would welcome the opportunity to discuss your specific needs and priorities and develop an appropriate briefing session.
Employee Workshops
The challenges of managing personal work/life balance issues are addressed through
- Skill based workshops
- Lunch and Learn sessions
- Briefing sessions
- Presentations at in-house conferences.
These programs are designed to assist staff understand what ‘work/life balance’ means for them and to subsequently develop their goals and action plans to ensure they are able to manage their personal and work responsibilities in a manner that is appropriate for themselves, their families and their workplace.
Working Flexibly
Our consultants are able to design and facilitate sessions for both managers and employees who wish to access flexible work arrangements within their workplace and ensure their successful implementation. These programs include the use of the Flexible Work Arrangement Tool Kits.
Work/Life Coaching
We offer individual coaching, using a proven work/life planner developed by our specialist consultants. This resource can also be used as a self-directed planner, supported by in-house coaching or online feedback sessions.
Managing Workplace Behaviour:
We can assist clients in addressing workplace behavior and compliance issues through the facilitation of workshops on discrimination, harassment and bullying in the workplace, as well as Contact Officer training.