The maturity model of family friendliness
For greater employer attractiveness
Is my employer family-friendly?
The family friendliness of companies and administrations is a decisive factor for employer attractiveness, productivity and organizational culture. Implemented well, it can be a strong competitive advantage. To assess the family friendliness of your employer, the maturity model offers helpful orientation.
It starts with maturity level 0, where family friendliness plays no role in the organization, and continues with maturity levels 1 and 2, where awareness of family friendliness emerges and first benefits are offered. At maturity level 3 there is a family-friendly employer. The peak is reached at maturity level 4 : Family friendliness is an integral part of the culture, thanks to anchoring in guidelines and a broad range of benefits.
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— The 5 maturity levels
From “not a topic” to “part of the culture”.
maturity level 0
Not a topic
Family friendliness plays no role in the company.
Maturity level 1
Awareness
Awareness of family friendliness emerges.
Maturity level 2
First benefits
First family-friendly benefits are offered.
maturity level 3
Family-friendly
A family-friendly employer is in place.
maturity level 4
Part of the culture
Firmly anchored in guidelines, with a broad range of benefits.