The Work-Life Survey

1. The Work-Life Survey

2. Work-life conflict in Canada is increasing.
58 % report high levels
of role overload
(having too much to do
77 %cope by sacrificing
personal needs (e.g. sleep) and
leaving things undone at home
53%cope by having fewer
in too little time)
(or no) children
1 in 3 report high levels of
burnout and depressed mood
1 in 4 think about leaving
their organization weekly
(Data from 2001)

3. How can I beat the trend?
Take the Work-Life Survey _
and receive instant feedback
and tips.
You will be given expert coping strategies
based on the workplace you describe.

4. What will the feedback show?
1. Which category your workplace falls into
2. And what you can do about it

5. This is part of a global research project.
Create a benchmark for Canada:
What is our current situation?
Our objectives
Help Canadian organizations to
become more family-responsible
Our team:
Survey participants can
also see some of the
global results. !

6. Who is participating globally?
EUROPE!
Germany!
NORTH AND Netherlands!
CENTRAL AMERICA ! Spain
Canada! Italy!
Mexico! Poland
Costa Rica! Portugal!
El Salvador ASIA!
Guatemala! Macau!
AFRICA! Philippines!
Kenya!
SOUTH AMERICA ! Nigeria!
Argentina
Brazil
Chile !
Colombia AUSTRALIA!
Ecuador New Zealand!
Peru!
Venezuela!
23 countries
Over 6000 survey participants!
(World IFREI Study: IESE Family-Responsible Employer Index)

7. Take the survey.
 Select “Take the Survey” on www.workfamilyfoundation.org
 It takes 17-20 minutes to complete online. (Most of the questions ask you
to rate a statement on a scale of 1 to 7.)
 All responses are private and anonymous; results will be aggregated.
 After, you can view your feedback and see some of the world results.
 Encourage others to take the survey too! You can become a Study
Ambassador by pledging to get ten responses from coworkers and friends.

8. Help us to help Canadian workers
and their families.
Work-Life Study Canada 2011 !
www.workfamilyfoundation.org !
When: June to August 2011
Goal: 1000 surveys
Results: October 2011
Thank you for helping to build the
understanding of work-life issues in Canada!
To become a Study Ambassador, contact!
eloise.cataudella@workfamilyfoundation.org!