Family-work balance (FWC) – also known as work-life balance – has become a priority for many companies seeking to attract and retain employees. The figures speak for themselves; according to a study conducted by Concilivi in 2024:
- 43% of Quebec workers find it difficult to reconcile their work and family responsibilities.
- This figure rises to 53% for those who are both parents and caregivers.
Offering concrete measures to facilitate work-life balance is therefore no longer an option, but a necessity if we are to remain competitive in an ever-changing job market.
The Importance Of Work-Life Balance In Attracting And Retaining Talent
Companies offering family-friendly work-life balance policies The Concilivi survey also revealed positive effects in a number of areas. Again based on the Concilivi survey results, 85% of workers feel that the measures offered by their employer sufficiently meet their needs.
These positive effects include :
- Increased motivation 83% of employees say they are more motivated at work when their family-work balance needs are taken into account.
- Better retention 82% of workers are more inclined to stay with a company that offers family-work balance measures.
- Increased job satisfaction Job satisfaction: 62% of respondents say their job satisfaction is directly linked to work-life balance measures.
These statistics show that family-work balance plays a key role in talent retention, a crucial issue for the vast majority of companies.
The Concilivi Seal: A Guarantee Of Quality For Family-Work Balance
The seal Concilivi is an initiative of the Réseau pour un Québec Famille, designed to recognize companies that are actively involved in implementing measures to facilitate family/work balance.–.
Flexia Conseil offers an engagement survey that stands out for its approach, its fundamental pillars and the ability to compare results with the overall market index.
What is the Concilivi seal?
The seal is a formal recognition granted to organizations that integrate conciliatory practices into their operations.n family-work gthrough personalized support. This seal recognizes employers who put forward concrete initiatives to meet the specific needs of their employees.
Why get this seal?
Companies that receive the Concilivi seal seal benefit from a number of advantages:
- Enhanced employer brand The seal positions the company as a leader in workplace well-being, making it more attractive to future talent.
- Strengthening employee commitment The seal fosters a sense of belonging and commitment, which translates into better overall performance.
Flexia Conseil's Commitment To Work-Life Balance
At Flexia, we believe that to offer the best advice to our customers, it’s essential to lead by example. That’s why we ourselves obtained the Concilivi seal in January 2024. Shoemaker’s luck!
We are committed to recognizing the right of our employees to enjoy a good work-life balance. By obtaining the Concilivi Seal, we are demonstrating the importance we attach to offering them family-work balance measures adapted to their reality, and to encouraging their use.
We fundamentally believe that by reconciling family needs with work, the employee benefits from better physical and psychological health. So a happy person is also an efficient person, resulting in a healthy business.
Our concrete actions
To support our growth and the integration of new team members, we have drawn up our own family-work balance charter. This charter serves as a reference for our employees, so that they know their rights and the options available to them to better balance their work and family responsibilities.
By way of example, here are some of the practices included in our charter:
Section Organization of work time and place
- Flexible working hours
- Work spread over two weeks
- Twinning of work and vacations (tracances)
Section Support for employees and their families
- Telemedicine service
- Health and wellness program
As an HR company, it was clear to us that developing an internal charter was crucial to further enriching our organizational culture of valuing staff well-being.
One-year review
As we approach the anniversary of our certification, we’re going to survey our employees-es to gather their impressions of the measures put in place. This assessment will enable us not only to evaluate the impact of our initiatives, but also to continue improving our approach to family balance. -work. We are convinced that an evolutionary policy, based on listening and dialogue, is the key to C FT successful.
How Flexia Can Help You With Your CFT Project
Psst! Would you also like to obtain the seal Concilivi? Know that wee put our expertise in human resources at the service of companies wishing to improve their performance through reconciling work and family life. family–work practices.
Our support offer
- Customized diagnosis We assess your current practices to identify opportunities for improvement.
- Customized policy development We’ll help you design policies tailored to your company’s reality and your employees’ needs.
- Support in obtaining the Concilivi seal Concilivi: drawing on our own experience, we guide you through the process of obtaining the Concilivi seal, simplifying the procedures and maximizing your chances of success.
- Training and awareness-raising We offer training sessions for your teams to promote a corporate culture conducive to family-work balance and employee well-being.
In Conclusion
Investing in family-work balance measures is a winning strategy for any company wishing to secure a prosperous future.
We’re ready to guide you through the process. Whether you want to obtain the Concilivi seal, develop a CFT-based employee handbook or simply improve your current practices, our team of experts is here to guide you.
Contact us to discuss how we can help you implement effective and sustainable CFT practices.
