Getting the Balance Right - Take Stock
A quick assessment will save you time and hassles later.
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Create a list of the family friendly policies and practices currently in place at your organisation. Make sure to note whether these policies are formal (they appear in an agreement or policy manual) or informal (they are at the discretion of individual managers).
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Find out what the established entitlements are for your sector .
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The 'work family check-up' is a good way to assess your organisation's work family 'health'.
Download a copy of the Work family check-up (PDF) 574.07 kB to find out whether your organisation needs a prescription for change.