Using the F Word at Work – Flexibility in the Workplace Presentation by Warren McCann Commissioner for Public Employment Office for Ethical Standards and Professional Integrity Monday 16 March 2009 Hyatt Regency Adelaide Ballroom

Using the F Word at Work – Flexibility in the Workplace relevant research broaden the concept of flexible working arrangements how to make it work take away messages Presentation Outline Presentation by Warren McCann Commissioner for Public Employment

Using the F Word at Work – Flexibility in the Workplace Some of the most generous provisions available for balancing work life responsibilities are to be found in the South Australian Public Sector Fact Presentation by Warren McCann Commissioner for Public Employment

Using the F Word at Work – Flexibility in the Workplace Presentation by Warren McCann Commissioner for Public Employment Table 1 - Use of Flexible Working Arrangements by administration units as at June 2007 Employees FlexitimePurchased Leave Compressed Weeks Part-time Job share Working from Home Total instances of FWA use Total Employees 14, ,440 26% 0.3%0.2%2%0.5%27%

Using the F Word at Work – Flexibility in the Workplace Presentation by Warren McCann Commissioner for Public Employment FlexitimePurchased Leave Compressed Weeks Part-time Job Share Working from Home Total Instances of FWA use Total Executives % 0.1% 0% 1% 1% 21% Table 2 - Use of Flexible Working Arrangements by administration units as at June 2007 South Australian Executive Service

Using the F Word at Work – Flexibility in the Workplace Presentation by Warren McCann Commissioner for Public Employment Figure 1 - Gender Balance in the Public Service Entry Level Below SES

Using the F Word at Work – Flexibility in the Workplace Presentation by Warren McCann Commissioner for Public Employment Table 3 – Different factors women consider when job seeking

Using the F Word at Work – Flexibility in the Workplace Key findings from the research: Presentation by Warren McCann Commissioner for Public Employment flexibility highly valued limited uptake

Using the F Word at Work – Flexibility in the Workplace Broaden the concept of flexibility to: recognise different demographic groups move beyond the ‘work-family’ model recognise that some people like work Presentation by Warren McCann Commissioner for Public Employment

Using the F Word at Work – Flexibility in the Workplace How to make flexibility work long hours not the answer changing the culture convince employers of its value Presentation by Warren McCann Commissioner for Public Employment

Using the F Word at Work – Flexibility in the Workplace Take away messages generally people enjoy work recognise individual needs foster a culture to embrace these differences commitment to goals rather that time serving flexibility is of greatest benefit to women convince employers of benefits Presentation by Warren McCann Commissioner for Public Employment