1. ©SHRM 2012 Welcome! 1 Diversity & Inclusion Core Leadership Area webcast Wednesday, February 22 Today’s Agenda Welcome (Eric Peterson) When Work Works (Lisa Horn) 2012 Diversity & Inclusion Conference (Peterson)

2. ©SHRM 2012 When Work Works: A SHRM / FWI Workplace Flexibility Initiative Lisa Horn – Diversity and Inclusion CLA – February 22, 2012

3. ©SHRM 2012 What is Workplace Flexibility? 3

4. ©SHRM 2012 Why is it So Critical Today? Workforce/Workplace Transformations Time famine Increasing elder care responsibilities Dual-earner families More male work/life conflict Rising stress levels Diverse, multi-generational workforce Technology 24/7, global economy 4

5. ©SHRM 2012 Workplace Flexibility touches everything…… 5

6. ©SHRM 2012 Effective and Flexible Workplaces Deliver Business Results  Attract talent  Employee loyalty  Employee engagement  Customer satisfaction  Customer retention  Customer service levels  Continuity/disaster readiness  Productivity  Profitability  Employee health and wellness  Absenteeism  Turnover  Real estate costs  Utilities  Expenses  Healthcare costs Source: Life Meets Work Inc. 6

7. ©SHRM 2012 SHRM-FWI Partnership The SHRM-FWI partnership aims to help businesses become more successful by transforming the way they view and adopt workplace flexibility. By highlighting strategies that enable people to do their best work, the SHRM-FWI partnership promotes flexible work arrangements that fit the 21 st century workforce and create a new competitive advantage for organizations. 7

8. ©SHRM 2012 SHRM-FWI Partnership www.whenworkworks.org Share research and employer best practices Recognize exemplary employers through the Sloan Award for Excellence in Workplace Effectiveness and Flexibility Inspire positive change so more organizations understand the benefits of workplace flexibility 8

9. ©SHRM 2012 When Work Works Joint guide with best practices by winners of the Sloan Award for Excellence in Workplace Effectiveness and Flexibility Features 262 unique employers (450 worksites) of all sizes and industries Available through the SHRMStore at http://shrmstore.shrm.org / 9

10. ©SHRM 2012 When Work Works: 2012 Community Partners 5 Statewide initiatives: Arizona · Georgia · Michigan · New Hampshire · Oregon New Hampshire Twin Cities, MN Salt Lake City, UT Rochester, MN Morris County, NJ Milwaukee, WI Michigan Long Island, NY Louisville, KY Houston Durham, NC Dayton, OH Chicago, IL Boise, ID Aurora/Denver, CO Winona, MN Arizona Georgia Richmond, VA Providence, RI Oregon Williamson County Spokane, WA

11. ©SHRM 2012 When Work Works Community Partners 1.Build community support 2.Educate employers about the benefits of workplace flexibility 3.Promote the Sloan Awards and recognize best practice organizations Three primary responsibilities: 11

12. ©SHRM 2012 2012 When Work Works Goals 1.Conduct workplace flexibility educational programming in 15 target states 2.Facilitate collaboration between current community partners and SHRM State Councils / Chapters 3.Encourage State Councils / Chapters to serve as When Work Works community partners 4.Increase the number of Sloan Award applicants 12

13. ©SHRM 2012 Support Opportunities Include a link to www.whenworkworks.org on your affiliate websitewww.whenworkworks.org Notify members when the Sloan application process is open via electronic newsletter or email communication Encourage members to apply for a Sloan Award via a podium announcement at monthly meetings Host a joint educational program with the community partner to attract potential new members Host a joint recognition event for Sloan Award recipients with the community partner or explore incorporating a recognition celebration in your state conference or monthly chapter meeting 13

14. ©SHRM 2012 1.Lead community effort on key business issue that generates significant media interest 2.Offer strategic educational programming for HR professionals on a critical people issue 3.Support SHRM strategic priority while increasing State Council / Chapter visibility on a timely HR issue 4.Satisfy one focus area requirement under SHAPE state-focused or community-based initiatives Diversity and Inclusion Workforce Readiness Self-defined area other than the two listed above State Council / Chapter Benefits 14

15. ©SHRM 2012 California Idaho Nevada Alaska Oklahoma Arizona Missouri Michigan Minnesota North Dakota New York Pennsylvania Maine Florida West Virginia New Hampshire 2012 When Work Works Target States Need to identify programming opportunity 15

16. ©SHRM 2012 Indiana Nebraska South Dakota New Jersey Connecticut Delaware North Carolina Alabama Tennessee Louisiana Colorado Kansas Washington Hawaii Montana 2013 When Work Works Target States 16

17. ©SHRM 2012 www.shrm.org/workflex 17

18. ©SHRM 2012 Available SOON on VLRC and whenworkworks.org 18

19. ©SHRM 2012 19 Questions & Comments

20. ©SHRM 2012 Contact Information Lisa K. Horn Senior Gov’t Relations Advisor Co-Leader, SHRM’s Workplace Flexibility Initiative Lisa.horn@shrm.org +1-703-535-6352 1800 Duke Street Alexandria, VA 22314 Twitter: @SHRMLobbystLisa 20

21. ©SHRM 2012 2012 Diversity & Inclusion Conference! October 22-24 in Chicago, IL Exciting Keynote Speakers Engaging and Informative Concurrent Sessions “Game Changers” Return! CLA-specific programming > Half-day Pre-Conference Workshop for D&I Leaders > CLA Reception with SHRM staff > “Meet to Eat” networking dinner just for you > Lunchtime Table Topic: “Fostering D&I at your SHRM Chapter/ State Council” > … and more! 21

22. ©SHRM 2012 Mark Your Calendar for May 24 Diversity CLA Call or Webinar May 24, 4pm ET/1pm PT Content, TBA If you have any requests, don’t hesitate to reach out to Eric or Phyllis! 22