● improved productivity and quality of work;
● improved commitment and morale;
● reduced staff turnover;
● reduced casual absence;
● improved utilization of new recruits.
Work-life balance policies can lower absence and help to tackle the low morale and
high degrees of stress that can lead to retention problems as employees tire of
juggling work and life responsibilities. The research conducted by the Institute of
Employment Studies (Kodz et al, 2002) identified employees who were staying longer
with their firms because of access to flexible working arrangements.
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