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Balancing Work and Home in the Voluntary Sector

Work-life balance strategies are an excellent way of harnessing the energy and enthusiasm of people working in the voluntary sector and are also the most effective way of using their expertise.
As a sector which promotes human worth and dignity, it is important that these values are reflected in our employment practices. Yet many organisations experience high levels of turnover and absence and far too many are called to Employment Tribunals to answer claims.
See the results of our recent survey into long hours and work-life balance in the voluntary sector by clicking on the Changing our World link below.

>>> Changing our World
>>> What are the benefits of work-life balance practices?
>>> How can we help you?
••• Free Work-Life Development pack
>>> Check out our case studies

What are the benefits?

• Improvements in recruitment and retention of staff
• Reduced absenteeism
• Improvements in morale and motivation
• Enhanced service delivery to beneficiaries

Work-life balance is as much about meeting the needs of the organisation as it is about meeting the needs of the employee.

We believe that developing work-life practices is a key tool in building the capacity of the sector. Not only can flexible working enhance and extend service delivery, but organisations that recognise and support the wider needs and responsibilities of staff have happier staff who provide better services to clients and beneficiaries.

Organisations that treat their staff in line with the values of their organisation hold onto them longer. Commitment, respect, trust and innovation are the values that will help build capacity in the sector.

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How can we help you?

We have a range of support services and resources to help you develop a work culture that helps staff balance their work and lives:

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••• Click here to find out more and order your free Voluntary Sector Work-Life Development pack. Your first step to developing a work-life stratetgy for your organisation.

Check out our case studies of voluntary sector organisations that are getting to grips with work-life balance issues.

>> BIBIC - national children's charity
>> Breast Cancer Care
>> East Devon CVS
>> National Asthma Campaign
>> University of Herts Students Union
>> United Response

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