Sign Up Now to Work-Life Balance Day: 22 October 2010
　

To provide a platform for companies to demonstrate their commitment to work-life balance and to raise work-life balance as a business issue, Community Business is promoting the third Work-Life Balance Day in Hong Kong on Friday 22 October 2010.

Community Business and its member companies are dedicated to raising awareness of work-life balance as a business issue. As part of this commitment, for five years running the Community Business Leadership Team (CBLT) has commissioned research into the state of work-life balance in Hong Kong. Conducted by the Public Opinion Programme at The University of Hong Kong, this annual study has become the leading reference point on this issue.

History
Findings from the 2006 - 2009 surveys repeatedly show that employees in Hong Kong work very long hours, that poor work-life balance is impacting their productivity, health and relationships with family and friends and that they believe their employers can do more to address the situation.

Community Business, with sponsorship from the CBLT, has responded in a number of ways. In 2007 we produced a collection of case studies to show what companies are doing in Hong Kong to promote work-life balance - with a view to inspiring others. In October 2008, we promoted Hong Kong’s first ever Work-Life Balance Day, encouraging companies to hold some kind of work-life balance initiative for their employees on that day. A total of 130 companies signed up in 2009 and we are looking for more this year. In 2009, we published the Work-Life Balance Guide which serve as a tool and a source of inspiration for companies serious about promoting work-life balance. Click here to view The Guide.

Work-Life Balance Survey 2010
The results of the latest Work-Life Balance Survey, entitled ‘The State of Work-Life Balance in Hong Kong Survey 2010’ will be launched at a Breakfast Seminar on Monday 19 October 2010. The theme of the seminar is: “Work-Life Balance 2010: A look at flexible work arrangements and key trends over the past five years”.  Click here to view the 2009 Survey. Please note that more information and sign up instructions for the Breakfast Seminar will be posted in August.

How to Participate in Work-Life Balance Day
It is easy to take part in Work-Life Balance Day. Companies simply have to identify an initiative that they will hold on that day to promote the work-life balance of their employees. It could be as straightforward as encouraging all employees to leave on time, or providing healthy snacks in the pantry. Or it could be a more elaborate programme involving your suppliers and clients to make them aware of your commitment to being a socially responsible employer. It could be the opportunity to launch a new work-life balance policy or raise awareness of an existing one.

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