2011 Guide to Bold New Ideas for Making Work Work

2011 Guide to Bold New Ideas for Making Work Work



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The Society for Human Resource Management recently asked HR executives about the best way to attract and retain top talent. The most frequent response was workplace flexibility.

The 2011 Guide to Bold New Ideas for Making Work Work profiles promising and innovative practices from 425 employers that are creating effective and flexible workplaces to make work “work” better for both the bottom line and for employees.

All of these employers are recipients of the Alfred P. Sloan Awards for Business Excellence in Workplace Flexibility in 2009 and/or 2010. They have been selected through a rigorous application process that incorporates an employer and employee survey. The winners are a diverse group, representing employers of different sizes, industries, and regions.

A brief profile of each winning employer highlights their bold new ideas for making work “work,” focusing on flexible programs and other initiatives that help make these organizations more effective and successful, both for the employee and for the employer. Taken as a whole, these profiles highlight the many positive business impacts that employers attribute to their flexible and effective workplace practices and culture.

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