Work life balance

The department has supported initiatives throughout the year to promote the uptake of work life balance options.

Achievements

• surveyed staff to understand barriers to the uptake of work life balance initiatives
• established a working group to review and promote work life balance strategies
• reviewed work life balance policies including flexible working hours and telecommuting
• encouraged flexible working options, for example the department has increased part-time employment by 5.5 per cent
• promoted telecommuting options with up to 973 employees having remote access to the department’s IT systems
• changed recruitment and selection processes to promote work life balance options
• conducted training sessions for managers on the benefits of work life balance.

Future actions

• implement recommendations of the work life balance working group
• increase visibility and promotion of work life balance.