Flexi-working style gains momentum

Maintaining a Balance

Organisations these days have started realising the fact that employees need to maintain a balance between work and personal life. Keeping this in mind, most organisations allow their employees to work from home as and when required. “With the economy gradually showing signs of improvement, the competition between organisations for talent is going to be high which makes programs like work-life balance a crucial business response to the changing workplace. Organisations that are interested in maintaining a diverse workforce, retain experienced and knowledgeable employees and attract new talent cannot afford to overlook the work-life balance concerns of today’s workforce. In fact, many organisations have already started using work-life initiatives like flexi-timings, extended maternity/paternity leaves, concierge services etc. to recruit and retain employees,” notes Partha Patnaik, GM - HR & Admin, Four Soft. “Senior Management and HR practitioners can affect recruitment and retention by first understanding the importance of work-life balance programs in today’s workplace and then championing strategies that maximise the effectiveness of work-life balance initiatives. Introducing such flexible work options can help in improving employee morale and retention, reduce unscheduled time off, and increase overall organisational performance,” adds Patnaik.