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Consistent benchmark for organisations to support and encourage Family Friendly Workplace policies, practices and cultures
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Standards developed in partnership with UNICEF Australia and endorsed by our Ambassador organisations and Corporate Partners
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A clear approach which provides for a baseline and ‘stretch’ recognition
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The process to obtain recognition is straightforward to understand and administer
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Recognition of organisations be focused on encouraging the continuation of effort in creating a family inclusive workplace
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Annual review process of organisations to allow for an update and share of achievements
Why Be Certified?
Certification provides employers with a benchmark of best practice guidelines and a work and family action plan to embed family friendly workplace culture. The benefits of achieving certification include:
Be Recognised
Certified employers receive a recognition badge identifying their organisation as a ‘Family Inclusive Workplace’
Be Inclusive
Be Benchmarked
Be an Employer of Choice
Be a Thriving Workplace
“A Family Friendly Workplace culture positively impacts the quality of work-life for every individual and contributes to the wider health and wellbeing of our society and economy, increasing productivity and reducing stress and inequality.”
DID YOU KNOW...
There is a compelling economic and social argument that investing in a family-friendly workplace culture is good for employees, businesses, and the wider economy.
of parents and carers
believe commitment to their job is questioned if using family friendly work arrangements*
of employees are actively looking or considering leaving their employer due to difficulties combining their job with family life*
of employees report difficulties looking after their own mental and physical health as they attempt to manage competing work and family responsibilities**
of employees are
not comfortable talking
to their manager about
the need for work and
family leave**
* Research commissioned by Parents At Work where 1000 employees from across Australia were surveyed about combining work and family (May 2021)
** Results from the National Working Families Survey 2019. (September 2019)
Benefits to Employees
Employee
- Increased confidence, motivation & enjoyment at work
- Improved work-life balance outcomes and personal health and wellbeing
- Improved time management & productivity
- Decreased risk of discrimination
- Greater flexibility outcomes
- Support with Parental Leave
Manager
- Easier parental leave transition for whole team and clients
- Encourage manager to have a flexible mind-set
- Enables managers to develop and negotiate win-win flexible work arrangements
- Support manager to promote gender equality
- Increased talent retention supports managers to manage resources