Despite a growing awareness of the importance of a healthy work-life balance, workers and employers are often at odds when it comes to the issue, according to a survey.
Among the findings of the 2007 Monster Work-Life Balance Survey, 89% of employees polled believe work-life balance programs, such as flextime and telecommuting, are important when evaluating a new job, yet only about half of HR professionals polled consider work-life balance to be an important initiative for their companies.
The survey findings revealed that only 29% of workers view their employer’s work-life balance initiatives as good or excellent; in fact, 58% say their employer encourages working too much. Furthermore, the long-term outlook does not look promising—61% of HR pros believe there will be more employer-provided work-life balance initiatives in five years, and only 56% believe that general work-life balance will improve in the future.
“Developing and promoting a work-life balance program can be a key differentiator in today’s challenging recruitment market where there are ample opportunities for job seekers. Thus, employers should look to improve their employment brand by creating and promoting a flexible, balanced work atmosphere as an effective means of improving recruitment and retention,” said Jesse Harriott, vice president of research, Monster.
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