Advancing Women in South Yorkshire

WORK-LIFE BALANCE LINKING TO IMPROVED PERFORMANCE

1. Background

Paradigm Development Ltd is a business consultancy which specialises in helping organisations to improve their performance by getting the best out of their people. Paradigm is based in Harrogate, North Yorkshire, but works extensively across the region, and also on nationally based projects.

2. The aim of the Work-Life Balance project

The main purpose is to help 10 eligible organisations (any size/type/sector) who participate to improve their performance – through improving their people practices in general, and with a key emphasis on their approaches to Work-Life Balance. Underpinning this is the link between good people/W-LB practices and successful organisational performance. All that the organisations need to do is be genuinely committed to taking a long hard look at how they currently recruit, manage, reward and develop their people in a flexible way. This enhances the quality of life for employees and helps the business to have a more productive, flexible and motivated workforce - who are actively contributing to their improved success and profitability

There is absolutely no catch. It is FREE and will be phased over the next couple of years. All that the organisations need to do is be genuinely committed to taking a long hard look at how they currently recruit, manage, reward and develop their people in a flexible way. This enhances the quality of life for employees and helps the business to have a more productive, flexible and motivated workforce - who are actively contributing to their improved success and profitability.

3. What is Work-Life Balance?

It’s one of those jargon phrases that can easily confuse, but in essence, it includes a range of win-win measures, which can help organisations and their staff get the job done, whilst maintaining quality of life. A working definition is: ‘Work-life management encourages organisational success by helping people to balance the demands of their work and personal life in a way which satisfies the needs of both.’

4. Key features of the project – what will be involved

Welcome Workshop for all 10 participating organisations.
Initial meeting to develop Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to establish criteria to help monitor and evaluate the project for each organisation.
Selecting and training In-House Champions who can help to spread the word, keep the momentum going on the project etc.
Carrying out a diagnostic audit against the Investors in People (IiP) Work-Life Balance Model, which will help each organisation to benchmark their current methods against best practice. Producing a report and developing an Action Plan with the support of top management.
Staff briefings and training workshops to explain what action is going to be taken, why, and where it can make a difference to their working lives.
- Implementation of the action plan – supported by ongoing consultancy advice, regular meetings etc,
  Coaching and training sessions for Management, other Key Personnel, HR and Trades Unions (if represented)
- Design and development of People strategies, policies, systems and procedures to improve their effectiveness.
- Network sessions with other companies/organisations participating in the project.
Ongoing review of progress, project monitoring etc.

5. To find out more about Paradigm or this Work-Life Balance project…..

Please contact Meryl Evans – Paradigm Development Ltd. 01423 536538
Email: Meryl@paradigm-dev.com