Work-Life-Balance practical perspectives and aspects in research with MTI

MTI Newsletter Current projects of MACHWÜRTH TEAM INTERNATIONAL Organisationa l and Personnel Development MACHWÜRTH TEAM INTERNATIONAL • Dohrmanns Horst 19 • D-27374 Visselhövede Phone: +49 (0) 42 62 / 93 12 - 0 • Fax: +49 (0) 42 62 / 38 12 Email: [email protected] • Internet: www.mticonsultancy .com Abstract: In our “Experience Exchange” members from Person- nel Development Departments, HR Departments and from managerial levels of various companies have the opportunity to exchange information about current topics: The topic “Work-Life-Balance“ was discussed on May 12 th in Bremen. Das Machwürth Team Interna- tional organises… …these events on a regular ba- sis in the different German re- gions North (area of Hamburg / Kiel), East (Berlin), South (Mu- nich), West (Frankfurt / Bo- chum). The participants receive information on current topics in Personnel Development. They also exchange ideas on different approaches and know-how related to the respective topics in discussion. These meetings are facilitated by MTI Consultants and hosted by participants of the “Experience Exchange” them- selves. This is done in a rotating manner, so that every partici- pant gets the chance of hosting one meeting. On May 12th in Bremen Mrs. Rösch from Sparkasse Bremen hosted a meeting with the topic „Work-Life-Balance“ (WLB). Ms Birkner and Mr. Kamps – MTI Consultants and members of the MTI Expert Team “Work-Life- Balance“ – held lectures with in- teractive elements which re- ceived positive feedback show- ing the interest for the topic. Se- quences of the meeting were recorded by a camera team for the German national TV (ZDF). The documentation will display the changing roles of men in the social fabric of family and busi- ness life, which also entails WLB. In the eyes of the editors the growing relevance of “Work- Life-Balance“ in the companies reflects its rising importance. Work-Life-Balance practical perspectives and aspects in research First Ms Birkner introduced the WLB starting with the definition and transitioning to the current scientific research in the IPOB project. This project is co- ordinated by the University of Oldenburg (Lower Saxony). At the beginning the definition of WLB was worked out by an in- teractive brainstorming with the audience. Aspects of internal and external balance were examined during the brainstorming. After this Ms Birkner presented the current status of research. In studies within the research project IPOB the interdependence of WLB measurements like working-time regulations, the organisational design and sup- portive management pro- grammes are examined regard- ing the effects on companies. By this the effect on organisational targets like the employer image for recruitment purposes, em- ployee satisfaction and individ- ual effects like personal per- formance. The research focuses on effects of human resources related instruments (flexible working times, part time work, corporate kindergartens, etc.) to the employees’ perceptions. These perceptions influence motivation, attitude and health amongst others which in total contribute to a higher productiv- ity. This can be measured di- Björn Rühl Junior Consultant MACHWÜRTH TEAM INTERNATIONAL

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Work-Life-Balance practical perspectives and aspects in research with MTI