Now that flexibility seems to be in intractable part of every American worker’s dream job, we may as well admit that it isn’t such a bad thing. We may never have had reason to test out this current mode of working for many of us without the pandemic outbreak, so we can thank that mess at the very least for forcing employers to consider how much more they might get out of their workers if they gave them a little more room – and time – to roam. Here’s what a number of companies told us about the benefits of a true work-life balance.
Can you tell us some of the ways your org is making work more flexible for your employees?
Newfold Digital is committed to providing a work environment that is conducive to enabling productivity and collaboration with all of our team members, and which facilitates a good work-life balance. Ensuring we have the correct tools to do our job, having open communication and offering generous time-off are just some of the ways our organization makes work flexible and enjoyable. Our leadership team leads by example and continuously promotes a positive work-life balance.
What are the real world benefits of having a staff of relaxed employees who have some measure of work-life balance?
Commitment to the company, feeling valued and overall happiness are just a few of the benefits of employees having a strong work-life balance. We also see increased productivity and engagement from these team members.
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Can you tell us some of the ways your org is making work more flexible for your employees?
Squarespace makes work flexible for its employees in a variety of ways –generous PTO for personal and family needs, flexible work opportunities, resources for passion projects and a sabbatical program for tenured employees. We believe employees need quality time to unplug and recharge for their own well-being and satisfaction. Through our flexible PTO policy, we encourage team members to take the time off they need to recharge and be their best. We also offer up to 20 weeks of paid family leave (or local equivalent). In 2021 we designed a flexible work policy which outlines two distinct work classifications – Officespace and Homespace. In the same way that there isn’t a one size fits all solution for our customers, there isn’t a one size fits all approach that will work for every individual and every role. So we have empowered individuals, their managers, and department leaders to determine the appropriate approach to flexible work for them. The type of flexibility needed varies based on the role – with consideration for whether the role needs to have face to face collaboration and interaction, and the ability for that role to be done remotely vs. in the office. Our people are professionals with interests, responsibilities and passions outside of work. We provide all of our employees with two free Squarespace sites for life and a complimentary subscription to Unfold so any of them can choose to embrace their inner entrepreneur or pursue their creative passions. Lastly, we launched a sabbatical program as a means to recognize and reward our tenured full-time employees who have at least 6 consecutive years of service at Squarespace with the opportunity to take a paid Sabbatical Leave. Sabbaticals provide employees the opportunity to disconnect from the office and their day-to-day responsibilities in order to refresh and recharge.
What are the real world benefits of having a staff of relaxed employees who have some measure of work-life balance?
be their best self in and outside of their working hours. We believe that ideas can come from anyone and anywhere, but they are fragile and require space to develop and grow. Ensuring work-life balance for Squarespace employees provides them with the space to develop and grow their ideas for themselves personally and professionally.
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Can you tell us some of the ways your org is making work more flexible for your employees?
ULG is a global business who has job openings and clients around the world. We have offices for employees to gather and connect, but also utilize teams and other digital access tools for our team to be nimble and connect when they’re apart. We have schedules that allow for breaks and for balance. We want people to bring their full selves to work and feel healthy and happy doing it.
What are the real world benefits of having a staff of relaxed employees who have some measure of work-life balance?
We meet employees, partners and clients where they are. We offer solutions for growth internally and externally. Our teams have goals they’re striving for, with plans to support those goals. We’re going over those regularly to align, stretch and streamline. Hours are posted so that you know when your teammates are on, and when they’re off. That time is respected and utilized.
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Can you tell us some of the ways your org is making work more flexible for your employees?
We support our team with norms and benefits that promote work-life balance and flexibility to ensure they have the time away from work they need to reach their personal and professional goals; we provide 20+ days of PTO, a dedicated lunch hour, and parental leave for any birth, placement, and adoption event, and we have minimal meetings before 9 and after 5. Because of employee feedback, we implemented even more policies to help our people through the pandemic, and these popular changes are here to stay. We became a remote-first company in 2020, and all of our roles are remote or hybrid. In addition, we offer 3 emergency days off with “no questions asked,” which can be used for child care, family emergencies, or other unforeseen circumstances. These policies, combined with our open-door approach to work and casual work environment, ensure that our people have the flexibility they need to thrive in and out of the office.
What are the real world benefits of having a staff of relaxed employees who have some measure of work-life balance?
Ensuring that our employees have work-life balance results in happier and healthier teams and better business results. Our team has created award-winning products, helped us expand to new markets, begin new partnerships, and innovate to help our partners succeed. As we look to the future, we’ll continue to gather feedback from our people and support our team with policies that promote work-life balance as we work to connect people with their passions!
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Can you tell us some of the ways your org is making work more flexible for your employees?
Our customers, our industry, and our world are changing – and our team is redefining how and where we do our best work.
Our recently announced workplace philosophy and approach to maximizing collaboration across the company – “Together @ AppFolio” – is just one way we hope to continue unifying our teams while embracing flexible, personal, and connected work from wherever our AppFolians call home. We’ve enhanced our benefits to support work-from-home productivity and – equally important – wellbeing, including a variety of virtual fitness and wellness classes, and extra wellness days to ensure our team is prioritizing healthy work/life balance.
We’re also evolving our office footprint – creating more individual meeting and co-working spaces to maximize flexibility and connection, and using our office hubs as magnets to bring people together through frequent, impactful events and experiences that build culture and community.
What are the real world benefits of having a staff of relaxed employees who have some measure of work-life balance?
“Together @ AppFolio” embraces people-centered innovation and enhances the way we work and live – and it’s already paying off.
Here is some of the direct employee feedback we’re hearing:
“I think the initiative to allow flexible work makes our company community more diverse.”
“On a daily basis, I make meaningful connections with colleagues – whether over Zoom or in person.”
“I love AppFolio’s work environment. I feel I am much more productive and happier as a result.”
“Together @ AppFolio” happens when teams collaborate and communicate seamlessly, staying aligned and focused on common goals. It happens when employees have the framework and tools to do their best work, regardless of location, impacting our customers’ lives. And it happens when employees work with other exceptional colleagues who are closely connected to our customers, partners, and each other.”
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Can you tell us some of the ways your org is making work more flexible for your employees?
Geneva Financial is founded on the idea that if you take care of humans first, success will follow. During the pandemic, all of our employees began working remotely; and, as we begin to recover, many have stayed remote. We believe this flexibility contributes to greater levels of happiness and balance in our employees’ day-to-day lives. We strive to deliver the most inclusive, passionate, and efficient work environment to all of our employees.
What are the real world benefits of having a staff of relaxed employees who have some measure of work-life balance?
Each person is able to assess and adjust their work experience to reach their personal goals. People inherently want to be productive, and this added flexibility allows them to reach their full potential at their own pace! This system reduces burnout, increases company loyalty, and creates a culture that both employees and leadership can be proud of.
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Can you tell us some of the ways your org is making work more flexible for your employees?
Following the start of the pandemic, it became clear that one of the most valuable things an organization can offer employees is flexibility. At Cambium, we’re achieving this through our Remote First model, a progressive and responsive approach to remote work. Cambium’s Remote First model provides our employees with flexibility, giving most of our staff the opportunity to choose between fully remote work or a hybrid of remote and in-office work at one of Cambium’s office locations. By allowing employees to determine where and how they work, we strive for employees to balance their work and personal lives. Doing so supports both the company’s goals and employees in the future.
What are the real world benefits of having a staff of relaxed employees who have some measure of work-life balance?
At Cambium, we have found that employees do their best work when they have the flexibility to meet their own personal needs. Our employees’ ability to grow, learn and advance at Cambium spurs the innovation and creativity our portfolio of brands need to meet the needs of the over 29 million students we serve. The research, product development and thought leadership the Cambium Family delivers would not be possible without the human-centric benefit programs aimed to support our employees at different stages of their lives.
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Can you tell us some of the ways your org is making work more flexible for your employees?
The way we work has changed. And that’s why Northwestern Mutual offers a hybrid work approach. Most teams across the company’s New York, Milwaukee and Franklin, Wis. campuses split time between working in the office and at home. And each campus offers a wide variety of flexible spaces – from standing and walking desks, to focus rooms, to multi-size collaboration areas – so that employees can adjust their environment depending on their needs.
What are the real world benefits of having a staff of relaxed employees who have some measure of work-life balance?
Northwestern Mutual’s strong culture and commitment to work-life balance contributes to high employee engagement across the organization. Not only do employees have the tools and technology to connect and collaborate across locations, they are also empowered to work in the way that is most effective for them. This flexibility and support helps ensure Northwestern Mutual employees are productive and happy.
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Can you tell us some of the ways your org is making work more flexible for your employees?
As a global business, our team members are based around the world, and we host events in 22 countries. This international footprint requires flexibility and creativity to best serve our customers and to help our employees thrive in their roles. We have long known that a one-size-fits-all approach does not work for all teams or individuals at RX, so we have adopted flexible working including flexitime and remote work to help employees balance the priorities and pressures of work and home life.
What are the real world benefits of having a staff of relaxed employees who have some measure of work-life balance?
We have found that employees who achieve a measure of work-life balance can be happier, leading to more creativity, collaboration, employee satisfaction and retention. Increased flexible working has led to wider usage of digital collaboration tools, which has helped us to be more inclusive of our team members’ accessibility needs and to encourage teamwork across business units and geographies. We know our employees are so much more than their job titles and want to give them the support and flexibility to thrive in all parts of their lives.
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Can you tell us some of the ways your org is making work more flexible for your employees?
Carbon crafted its benefits and time off programs with the needs of employees at the forefront. Our programs support our employees’ flexibility needs and work preferences to take care of caregiving needs and work-from-home environments. We incorporate flexible PTO for employees as well as a hybrid work environment. In addition, we ensure that every single month of the calendar year incorporates at least one 3-day weekend with an additional one week of shutdown at the end of the year. We also support employees with a wide variety of wellness activities through lifestyle spending accounts and partnerships with Modern Health for wellness, coaching, and therapy sessions. We believe that it’s important to provide flexible wellbeing options so employees can choose what works best for themselves.
What are the real world benefits of having a staff of relaxed employees who have some measure of work-life balance?
Work life balance is imperative for employees’ health and it also has a significant effect on the health of an organization. When employees are happy and relaxed, it’s reflected in their performance and behavior at work. Flexibility plays a huge role in employees’ mental and physical health – creating a positive impact on employees’ lives. Encouraging employees to achieve flexibility and a good balance between work and life helps improve work culture and employee engagement which can also help companies attract top talent.
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Can you tell us some of the ways your org is making work more flexible for your employees?
As a global leader in information and analytics, Elsevier helps researchers and healthcare professionals advance science and improve health outcomes for the benefit of society. At Elsevier, work-life integration is encouraged and supported. We value our people and their well-being. More than ever, our leadership team and employees are united and aligned in striving to create a healthy work environment for everyone by promoting and practicing flexible working. Our people are aware of the range of flexible working options available to them. There is the trust that an employee can work remotely and structure their professional life, such as how they work and when they work if and when it’s necessary so that they can attend to other important aspects of their lives. We make work flexible for our people by allowing working from home or making a change to their hours to fit other aspects of their life. If required and based on business needs, our people can request compressed hours – working their usual hours on fewer days. In addition, we practice hybrid working arrangements and employees can request to start and finish work at different hours. The availability of these arrangements depends on individual situations, role responsibilities, and Elsevier’s operational requirements. We understand that if our people are happy in their jobs, it will reflect on their performance and productivity.
What are the real world benefits of having a staff of relaxed employees who have some measure of work-life balance?
Introducing employment policies that encourage a healthier work-life balance for our employees brings real benefits to our business and our people. For us, a good work-life balance enables a more engaged workforce because it allows our people to feel more in control of their working life. This helps employees to feel valued, and it sparks improvements in employee mental health and well-being. Our employees know that we care and that their personal life is important to us. Work-life balance allows us to have a happier, less stressed workforce. It helps retention and facilitates increased productivity. Employees report that they feel less stressed and feel they perform to their highest potential due to a great work-life balance.
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Can you tell us some of the ways your org is making work more flexible for your employees?
Realtor.com has created a supportive culture that offers unlimited paid time off, flexible locations to work remotely, and a great outlook on how we view our employees. Ours is a company that supports a positive and healthy balance between being a parent or caregiver and having a career. We also understand the importance of taking vacation time without employees having fear or concern of impacting their performance.
What are the real world benefits of having a staff of relaxed employees who have some measure of work-life balance?
One of our core values is “People are our foundation,“ and we place the health of our employees at the top of our priorities. There are many real-world benefits to ensuring that there is a work-life balance here at Realtor.com. Employees have access to affordable healthcare, mental health support, and opportunities for free fitness partnerships. Parents and caregivers are encouraged and able to balance a healthy work schedule with time to attend to family needs. Lastly, leaders across the organization speak openly about the importance of taking time away from our roles, allowing employees to prioritize self-care.
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Can you tell us some of the ways your org is making work more flexible for your employees?
Flexibility has been our key driver at Gympass for designing our benefits and employee experience strategy, as we acknowledge each person is unique in their context and needs, and with alignment, autonomy, and accountability, we’re able to help our employees find their own version of what work-life wellness is. Staying true to that, in 2022 Gympass implemented our Flex Hybrid work policy – “The Way We Work” – which is based on trust, autonomy, transparency, and accountability for results. We understand that together, Gympassers and their leaders can make the best decisions for their own individual scopes, as one size rarely truly fits all. For example, we give our employees some flexibility to adjust their working hours, letting them adjust their starting time within a range of 3 hours. Also, whether it’s a flexible hybrid or remote job, we offer a home office stipend and monthly work allowance to cover the costs of working from home.
What are the real world benefits of having a staff of relaxed employees who have some measure of work-life balance?
Work-life wellness is a state of mind-body wellbeing found at the intersection of life and work. We have recently put out a report that examines the state of work-life wellness through several lenses to create comprehensive, tangible takeaways that every workplace can deploy. We surveyed 9,000 employees worldwide about their needs and perceptions regarding corporate wellbeing to uncover invaluable trends for employers everywhere – and these were some of our key findings: – 85% of employees would be more likely to stay in a role if their employer took better care of their wellbeing. – 77% say they would consider leaving a company that didn’t focus on their wellbeing. – 83% believe their wellbeing is just as important as their salary at work. So it’s very clear that showing support and attention to employees’ wellness, and health in a holistic way is a defining factor in attracting and retaining talent sustainably. You can access more insights on that in our “The State of Work-Life Wellness 2022” full report, here: https://gympass.com/en-us/resources/report#sec-five
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Can you tell us some of the ways your org is making work more flexible for your employees?
Ocrolus offers a hybrid work culture, which means working from home or the office per your choice. The employees also have the option of choosing to work remotely, and flexible work hours are encouraged. Every last Friday of the month is a PTO for the entire organization, and employees have the option of open PTO.
What are the real world benefits of having a staff of relaxed employees who have some measure of work-life balance?
Achieving some work-life balance boosts productivity and improves focus. It improves mental health, lets you prioritize what’s important for you, and sets healthy boundaries.
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Can you tell us some of the ways your org is making work more flexible for your employees?
First Merchants has introduced a Flexible Remote Standard that offers remote and hybrid options for roles that can support these opportunities. Additionally, we have added part-time positions where previously only full-time positions existed. In some areas, FMB offers alternative shift positions to invite those individuals that are seeking employment outside of “traditional” work hours into our organization.
What are the real world benefits of having a staff of relaxed employees who have some measure of work-life balance?
First Merchants promotes a culture of caring for our employees and our communities, which includes ensuring that there is balance between their personal and work lives. Promoting a successful work-life balance encourages our employees to bring their best self to all the parts of their lives. Engagement, happiness levels, physical and mental health, productivity, and job satisfaction are higher in employees that have achieved a better work-life balance.
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Can you tell us some of the ways your org is making work more flexible for your employees?
We have a Flexible First work environment! This means team members work from home as often as they’d like, while using our offices as a place for collaboration, community, and team building. We also have personal life balance: Generous and flexible time off, paid holidays, festival celebrations, and social events.
What are the real world benefits of having a staff of relaxed employees who have some measure of work-life balance?
We believe great people make a great company! Recently, we won Comparably’s Best Company for Work-Life Balance based solely on reviews from our own employees. Our productivity as a company remains high, while our employees benefit from a flexible work environment.
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Can you tell us some of the ways your org is making work more flexible for your employees?
Northside Hospital has created a new program which allows staff to craft their own career opportunity based on their clinical competencies, the shifts they work, and the locations that best meet their needs. This exciting new program gives more flexibility, more options and more control than before in your clinical career. Staff are able to choose shifts and locations covered according to their clinical competencies.
What are the real world benefits of having a staff of relaxed employees who have some measure of work-life balance?
Northside Hospital believes that flexibility will reduce stress and burnout. A better work-life balance leads to improved health and well-being for employees. Strong employee engagement will lead to increased productivity and reduced turnover cost.
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Can you tell us some of the ways your org is making work more flexible for your employees?
We have not only transitioned to a fully remote work experience but have also reinvigorated culture-building initiatives to maintain a healthy work environment. We provide our staff with unlimited paid time off and flexible work hours. We also highly value our working parents and prioritize their health and provide bonding leave for new parents with additional time for birth mothers. Recently we even launched a new employee resource group – symplr Parents and Caregivers (sPAC) to create community and amplify parents’ needs.
What are the real world benefits of having a staff of relaxed employees who have some measure of work-life balance?
Staff retention and increased workforce diversity are major benefits of flexible working conditions. This type of understanding and inclusive environment decreases work-associated stress and increases staff morale. When staff are comfortable and relaxed in their work environment, they can focus on completing their work and feeling fulfilled in their role.
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Can you tell us some of the ways your org is making work more flexible for your employees?
– Flexible team members live in a Snap operating location and are expected to travel to a Snap Office for in-person gatherings 4-6 times per year ( travel expenses covered). – We believe in-person interaction facilitates collaboration, connection and creativity, and gather to move the business forward, build relationships, and to reinforce our Kind, Smart, Creative culture. – To support our flexible work model, we offer a weekly meal credit and a $250 home office stipend.
What are the real world benefits of having a staff of relaxed employees who have some measure of work-life balance?
Snap benefits include unlimited PTO which is encouraged regularly to employees at their discretion to recharge, re energize, and re center themselves. It’s important to prioritize their mental health because then they are ready to tackle any challenges of the with a clear head.
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Can you tell us some of the ways your org is making work more flexible for your employees?
As part of Wish’s flexible work plan, over 1,000 employees have the option to fully return to the office, work from home, or a hybrid of both. Wish’s Flex Work plan provides employees with opportunities to better manage their daily activities outside of work. Based on their daily schedule and location, they can choose to go to the office or work from home voluntarily. Their performance is evaluated by impact, not by the hours they spend at the office. For example, employees could go to the gym during lunch, run errands, or drop off or pick up their kids from school on the days they are working from home. Also, if you choose to go into a local office you do not have to worry about where to order food or where to go grab a coffee. Everything is provided for employees right there in the office thanks to our amazing Workplace Team. This makes it so much easier to for in-office employees to focus on their work and to be productive.
What are the real world benefits of having a staff of relaxed employees who have some measure of work-life balance?
Betsey, Manager of Merchant Enablement explains it perfectly, “I love being at home or working from a coffee shop or library. Other perks include hanging out next to my wood stove during the winter, doing chores during breaks, running errands at lunchtime, and rarely having to wear shoes while I work. Working remotely, my daily routine is far less rushed, stressful, and rigid. Since I don’t have to commute, I also have more time to spend with my young daughter, which is very important to me. Permanently flexible, remote work at Wish has also completely changed the way my family lives. In the Spring of this year, we sold our house in the suburbs and bought property near a small town. We’re currently in the process of building a home. If I had to commute to a major metropolitan area, we would never have been able to accomplish this dream.”
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Can you tell us some of the ways your org is making work more flexible for your employees?
In addition to our regular holiday schedule, Veracode offers a ‘Take What You Need PTO’ policy, allowing Veracoders to take time to spend with their family and friends and disconnect from work. In 2020, we launched company recharge days, which allow for the entire organization to switch off and focus on their own wellbeing. For individuals that are expanding their family, we also offer generous parental leave, allowing parents to spend time with their new family members. On a day-to-day basis, Veracoders enjoy a lot of flexibility in how they manage their time and work allowing for very easy adjustments to accommodate non-work commitments.
What are the real world benefits of having a staff of relaxed employees who have some measure of work-life balance?
We know that a healthy work-life balance results in a balanced individual – both personally and professionally. Allowing individuals to take the time they need to focus on their wellbeing allows for them to come back to work feeling refreshed, and in turn, improve their overall performance and engagement.