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By Staff Report
Sep. 18, 2003
Which work/life programs are most effective at reducing unscheduled absences?The 2002 CCH Unscheduled Absence Survey surveyed 333 human resources executivesin U.S. companies and organizations of all sizes. It reflects experiences ofrandomly polled organizations with an estimated total of nearly two millionemployees.
On a scale of one to five, with five being the most effective, human resourceprofessionals ranked Alternative Work Arrangements (3.6), Compressed Work Week(3.5), Leave for School Functions (3.3) and On-Site Child Care (3.3) among thisyear’s top work-life programs.
Effectiveness and Use of Work-Life Programs
|
Work-Life Program |
Effectiveness Rating |
Percent Use |
| Alternative Work Arrangements |
3.6 |
53% |
| Compressed Work Week |
3.5 |
49% |
| Leave for School Functions | 3.3 |
52% |
| On-Site Child Care |
3.3 |
25% |
| Employee Assistance Plans |
3.2 |
68% |
| Telecommuting | 3.2 | 47% |
| Wellness Programs | 3.1 |
54% |
| On-Site Health Sevices | 3.1 |
36% |
| Job Sharing | 3.0 | 37% |
| Satellite Workplaces | 2.8 | 35% |
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