The document discusses a work-life study being conducted in Canada and globally by the Work-Family Foundation. The study aims to analyze trends in work-family balance and identify best practices. It will survey over 6,000 participants across 23 countries on issues like work-life balance, job performance, health, and turnover. Canadian organizations are encouraged to participate by having employees complete a 15-20 minute anonymous online survey. The results will benchmark Canadian organizations and provide a report on how to improve work-life balance.

1. Why tell my organization about The Work-Life Study?

2. 55 % report high levels of perceived stress 10 3 - 6 1 3 $ $ B: in B: are at risk of burnout cost of conflict on our health-care system cost to employers due to absenteeism alone + (Data from 2001) Work-life conflict in Canada is increasing. 1 4 in think about leaving their organization weekly

3. (Data from USA and Europe) Smart organizations buck the trend, reaping major benefits: 0 % Absenteeism falls by 21 % in family-responsible organizations Employees less likely to leave their employers when satisfied with work-life balance work harder 33 % when they feel they have better work-life balance and are 3

4. Participate in the Work-Life Survey _ and receive a complimentary copy of our report. How can my organization improve? It will describe how you can revitalize your workforce, boosting productivity and employee engagement while reducing turnover.

5. How organizational culture and policies - Job performance and productivity - Intention to leave the company - Motivation and satisfaction - Personal health - Organizational citizenship behaviour - Work-life balance What will the report show? are affecting: in Canadian companies.

6. It is part of an international research project that analyzes trends in work-family balance. What is the purpose of the survey? Analyze which business practices are most helpful within Canada Objectives Create a benchmark for Canadian organizations

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

9. Team for the study in Canada School of Human Resources Management Prof. Christopher Chan Prof. Julia Richardson (Spain) Prof. Nuria Chinchilla Prof. Mireia Las Heras Dr. Salvador Rego Ms. Eloise Cataudella Contact: Salvador Rego salvador.rego@ workfamilyfoundation.org 647-287-2909 2 Bloor St. East, Suite 3500 Toronto, ON Canada M4W 1A8

10. Help us to help Canadian workers When: June to October 17, 2011 Study Report: October 31, 2011 Goal: 500 surveys To find out how to register your company as a participant or to sponsor this research study, please contact Salvador Rego at 647-287-2909 [email_address] and their families. Work-Life Study Canada 2011 www.workfamilyfoundation.org