Consulting
As your work-life partner, WorkLife Productions, Inc. is committed to developing programs and services which are linked to your bottom-line objectives. By tailoring solutions to meet your specific requirements, we create a more productive and rewarding work environment and increase your competitive edge in the marketplace.
Getting started
Getting started can be the most difficult task you will face.
How can I link work-life programs and policies to the bottom line?
What do programs typically cost?
Do I need an on-site child care center?
What about the equity issue?
At first the questions may seem unending.
At last there is an answer . . .
WorkLife Productions, Inc. uses a comprehensive approach to ensure that your work-life program will be the right one to meet your company’s needs. Our approach includes developing a clear understanding of employee and management expectations, the competitive environment, current organizational practices, a cost-benefit analysis, and focus on communications to enhance the program’s visibility and utilization. We will act as your partner and support you with our five step strategic process:
Step 1. Work-Life Program Review
A comprehensive evaluation of the formal and informal work-life initiatives your company currently has in place. The evaluation includes a review of your employee handbook, policy manuals, internal procedure memos, employee newsletters, annual reports, and benefit statements. We interview key line managers and executives to gain an understanding of their work-life management practices and perspectives.
Step 2. Employee Needs Analysis Review
We work with you to better understand employee needs through focus groups and employee surveys. By communicating directly with employees, we gather the essential information to shape your work-life program and respond to the specific needs of employees.
Step 3. Competitive Benchmarking
Learn how your work-life programs match up against organizations that you are competing with for employees. We survey selected organizations by industry, geographic location, and other criteria of your choice.
Step 4. Work-Life Business Solutions
With the data gathered through these reviews, we develop a strategic plan for senior management designed to meet both short- and long-term goals. Using our award winning software, the WorkLife ToolKit ®, our analysis will cost-justify the initiatives recommended in the Work-Life Business Solutions report provided to senior management. The software was designed to quantify hidden costs stemming from unresolved work-life issues, and measure the return-on-investment for specific work-life programs. Your plan reflects your corporate culture, employee needs, and budget.
Step 5. Communications
We create work-life communications to link your practices, policies, and programs together into a comprehensive, well thought-out campaign. Employees will see equitable solutions that support them at every stage of their life. And, by communicating effectively, program utilization levels will be achieved allowing your organization to realize its return-on-investment.
Summary
We customize an approach that is right for your organization. Whether you need assistance with all five steps, or only require our expertise on a portion of the process, our consulting services are cost-effective and based on sound business strategy.