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© 2008 Sodexho. All rights reserved.© 2008 Sodexho. All rights reserved.

Flexibility in the

Workplace:

Global Business

Case

What is Flexibility Works!?

Where When How

Dimensions of Flexibility

(source: Boston College Center for Work and Family, 2011)

What is Flexibility in the Workplace?Formal Flexibility

Flexible Work ArrangementsInformal Flexibility

-> Ongoing -> Situational-> Occasional / Temporary

-> Types• Flex-Time• Job Sharing• Part-Time• Telecommuting• Remote Work• Compressed • Phased retirement• Sabbaticals • Seasonal

-> Examples• Doctor’s appointment• Taking class for 1

semester• Work from home or other

location for special project

Business Based Flexibility

Formal InformalOngoingSituational

Principles of Flexibility

(source: Rupert & Company)


Business

Case for

Flexibility

Drivers for Flexibility

Flexibility Pipeline Development for WomenFlexibility can reduce “off ramping”; minimizes guilt

regarding “tradeoffs”Sylvia Hewlett

Flexibility impacts retention - 40% for women; 25% for menBain & Company, 2010

Global Flexibility Survey

Job satisfaction is higher when environments favor flexibility.

European study Origo, 2008

Parents who utilize flexibility reach higher levels Netherlands Study

Dikkers, 2010

Other Trends Impacting Work/Life

(Source - Adapted from Work Life Evolution Study – Top Trends, Boston College CWF, 2007)


Case Study

– Sodexo

USA

CEO endorses commitment to expand workplace flexibility

“…Flexibility is mutually beneficial for our employees as they meet their day to day needs for personal balance and success at work, and for the business based on the accountable work environment and results it requires.” George Chavel

CEO,Sodexo NORAM

Catalyst award: Making Every Day Count:Driving Business Success Through the Employee Experience

ResultsSystemic culture change through diversity and inclusion. Outcomes for women in North America between 2003-2010: •women in leadership positions have increased by 74% •women’s representation on the Executive Committee is higher by 67% •women in executive positions has increased by 53% •women in the pipeline for executive leadership roles has increased by 77% •women of color in SVP and VP positions has risen 63% •women of color in senior leadership positions is up by 211% •engagement scores for women are at 71%, up 10% from 2006 •Sodexo USA appointed its first female CFO & Market President

Employee Engagement & Retention Driver

Testimonials from Sodexo Women

I love working part time and having the opportunity to be home with my children a couple of days a week. Sodexo aligns perfectly with my values and beliefs by showing how important family life is.

Being able to work an FWA has helped me continue my employment at Sodexo.

I am much more likely to continue my career with Sodexo because of the flexibility that I have. My productivity is greater and my job satisfaction has increased. It feels good to know that I am one less driver on the road.


Implementatio

n

Overcoming “Roadblocks” – Concerns & Solutions

(Source – Boston College Report on Merck, 2008)

How to Implement a Flexibility Initiative

1.Conduct Research

2.Gain commitment

3.Design flexibility initiative

4.Launch flexibility initiative

5.Monitor and improve the program

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