Gender Balance: Words Not Deeds
The Balance 70% 60% 50% 40% 30% 20% 10% 0%
Working Hours 100% 90% 80% 70% 60% 50% 40% 30% 20% 10% 0% Full-time Men Full-Time Women Part-Time Men Part-Time Women As shown on the graph, 11 of our 12 female consultants work flexible hours and 1 of our 10 male consultants work flexible hours
Weekly contracted hours Working hours vary from person to person. Some work 5 days with shorter hours, some Female Consultants Male Consultants work 3 days a week, and others work varying 323.3 Hours 355.5 Hours 48% hours on different days. 52% Working hours also vary depending on work case load and home life.
Working patterns do not remain static. Our consultants’ working hours evolve as life circumstances change. Work-Life At present, 55% of our consultants have Balance children under age 11, thus the majority are balancing young families and work. It is essential that lines of communication are kept open.
The Key The key to achieving gender balance is flexibility. It’s not about a policy, it’s a culture.
The Facts Companies across all sectors with the most women on their boards of directors significantly and consistently outperform those with no female representation – by 41% in terms of return on equity and by 56% in terms of operating results. Women Matter, McKinsey. 43% of employees believe that flexible working would help them with stress, while 52% believe it would make them happier . Recruitment, Retention and Turnover, Chartered Institute for Professional Development.
The Benefits Benefits to employees We have only had 2 consultants leave in the last 10 years, which demonstrates job satisfaction. Benefits to Emery Planning Strong team: we are "as much a family as a company". Skills and expertise: retention and development. Business continuity: clients return years later to work with the same consultant. Client satisfaction: repeat business and referrals. Business growth and profitability
The Results “I enjoy the team spirit, the flexible approach to working arrangements, the supportive and caring approach to staff and the variety of work.” “The business operates with integrity and is founded upon a culture of honesty, respect and a desire to achieve the best possible standards in the service provided. The working environment and arrangements provide a degree of flexibility there is an expectation that all staff will take responsibility for their actions.” “Denise and Peter’s amazing approach to running the business should be a model for all businesses. Flexibility, praise, support and encouraging ownership of your workload but always ready to help.”
Flexible Working Day 22 May 2019 • “Flexibility at work benefits everyone” Flexibleworkingday.com • “ Flexible Working Day is an international day to celebrate and showcase the benefits of work for both people and organisations”. Vanessa Vanderhoek, Founder of Flexible Working Day
The Future The future for Emery Planning is a continuation of individuals being recognised for their ability and achievement and supporting their family life to achieve a healthy and happy work life balance. “I’ve learned that making a living is not the same thing as making a life.” Maya Angelou
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