Ask your typical worker at 6.00pm on a Monday evening what do they value most – money or work-life balance and you will get the similar response – easy!! Why do so many organisations focus on salary when attempting to attract new staff? If you are an employer and you don’t already know money is no longer the most import factor in career or job decisions (in fact it never really was). If your emphasis is on salary when recruiting you are missing a trick. Progressive organisations have departed from traditional packages and are now offering creative options to attract and retain good staff.
These include;
Compact working week – Thank crunchie it’s Thursday. Some organisations are letting staff work 4 longer days and to get the fifth day off. I never liked Friday’s so I love this option.
Flexi-time – M50, M50, M50. Do I have to say any more?
Job sharing – Been around for a while but increasing in popularity.
Remote working or Tele-working – The biggest fear employers have is control of productivity. FACT: Research has proven that remote workers actually work harder and longer.
Duvet days – No matter how much your staff love their job they will have a day when they just can’t be bothered. Duvet days provide the option to call in and say – not today thanks.
Note: Work-Balance issues affect existing staff. If you are not currently recruiting staff you soon could be if you do not put some focus on this area. Embracing work-life balance will complement attraction and retention strategies.
