Flexible Work
Catalyst has long argued that flexible work is the foundation of an inclusive work culture and a central tool to achieve diversity, equity, and inclusion. Our research shows that flexibility can increase retention, boost productivity, and decrease absenteeism.
Results
Microsoft Germany – Managers Modeling Success: Work-Life Effectiveness at Microsoft Germany (Practices)
Learn about Microsoft's work-life effectiveness arrangements and how senior leaders use the benefits to model them for others.
The Great Debate: Flexibility vs. Face Time – Busting the Myths Behind Flexible Work Arrangements (Report)
This report separates myth from fact using data from actual high-potential employees working around the world.
Unilever – Global Reach With Local Roots: Creating a Gender-Balanced Workforce in Different Cultural Contexts (Practices)
Unilever's initiative, Global Reach With Local Roots: Creating a Gender-Balanced Workforce in Different Cultural Contexts, accelerates the advancement of high-potential…
TURCK Inc. – Life Works @TURCK: Prioritizing Employee Well-Being and Flexibility (Practices)
Over the past several years, a growing number of organizations have implemented solutions to enhance personal well-being and help employees…
Expanding Work-Life Perspectives: Talent Management in Asia
2012 Despite increased interest, the topic of work-life effectiveness in Asia has remained relatively under-explored in the research literature, especially…
Expanding Work-Life Perspectives: Talent Management in Asia (Report)
This report contributes to our knowledge of how organizations can best implement work-life programs in Asia.
Expanding Work-Life Perspectives: Talent Management in China (Report)
This report contributes to our knowledge of how organizations can best implement work-life programs within different cultural contexts in China.
Expanding Work-Life Perspectives: Talent Management in India (Report)
This report contributes to our knowledge of how organizations can best implement work-life programs within different cultural contexts in India.
Expanding Work-Life Perspectives: Talent Management in Singapore (Report)
This report contributes to our knowledge of how organizations can best implement work-life programs within different cultural contexts in Singapore.
The Boston Consulting Group – Turning Off and Speaking Up for Better Work and Better Life (Practices)
The professional services industry is characterized by a 24/7 on-call culture, in which the ethic of being "always on" is…
HSBC India – Flexible Work Arrangements (Practices)
With competition to recruit and retain talented employees increasing daily, strong talent retention strategies are critical. That, together with its…
Visiting Nurse Service of New York – Diversity and Inclusion in Community-Based Healthcare (Practices)
Because Visiting Nurse Service of New York (VNSNY) has a highly diverse clientele, the organization understands that promoting cultural awareness,…
Leadership Gap in India Inc.: Myths and Realities (Report)
In this report, we focus on building awareness and offering action steps for developing and advancing women in corporate India.
DuPont – Embedding a Flexible Mindset (Practices)
Efforts to improve employee work-life effectiveness are a fundamental element of attracting, retaining, and motivating DuPont's highly talented workforce. For…
Morgan Stanley – Keep Your Balance (Practices)
In an intense and active industry, finding the right balance between home and career is not an easy task. One of Morgan Stanley’s business principles is “Keep your balance,” and to help employees with this task, the firm offers a wide range of programs.
Deloitte & Touche LLP – Mass Career Customization at Deloitte: A New Model for Building Careers and Developing Talent (Practices)
Deloitte's Mass Career Customization (MCC) framework deconstructs careers into four primary dimensions (pace, workload, location and schedule, and role) to…
Capital One – FWS Flexible Work Solutions (Practices)
Capital One created its Flexible Work Solutions (FWS) initiative to enhance organizational performance and real-estate asset utilization while supporting better work-life integration for its thousands of associates.
Infosys – Driving Work-Life Effectiveness Through Employee Empowerment at Infosys (Practices)
A central component of Infosys’ strategy was the creation of the role of global counselors, who ensure that women and men are effectively supported in their careers and personal lives.
Sara Lee Corporation – Recruiting and Retaining Top Talent With Returnships (Practices)
Sara Lee's Returnship program was launched in 2009 as part of an initiative to attract and retain mid-level career professionals…
Axiom – A New Model in Law Firm Work-Life Effectiveness (Practices)
Axiom's practice is a modern interpretation of the traditional law firm that offers clients the flexibility of outside counsel with…