Work/Life

The CICA recognizes that there is a need to inform members of the issues and provide best practices to firms on how to develop and assess flexible plans in the workplace. An advisory committee has been formed to address the work life flexibility issues facing our members.

Webinars
Sponsored by CA Source

November 23, 2011

Managing a Multigenerational Workforce

Speaker: Koula Vasilopoulos

This webinar is sponsored by Robert Half

Has the Great Recession changed the perceptions of multiple generations about the workplace? Has it rearranged their priorities and goals for their professional lives?

This presentation addresses the most notable changes in the workplace in the wake of the recession and lessons learned by both employees and hiring managers. It also explores generational behaviors and gaps in the workplace, myths vs. reality, and provides timely advice to help you manage and retain talented employee teams of all generations, both now and in the future.

Registration link: Managing a Multigenerational Workforce

Work Life Quality - A 21st Century Imperative

View our short video explaining the personal accounts of Chartered Accountants outlining their goals and achieving the much sought after work life balance.

Work Life Firm Presentations

The work life advisory committee has developed a robust toolkit to support its members including a video and three presentations that address being an Employer of Choice, Implementing Work/Life and Achieving Personal Quality along with a variety of resources.

Information

A New Balance Sheet
As employees look beyond a salary for satisfaction, employers are offering new benefits to help them meet their goals. A recent CA magazine talks with CAs using alternative work arrangements and outlines what a few of the larger firms are offering.

Overview
The why, how, who of the work / life committee

A Fine Balance
An article highlighting work life balance options chosen by Chartered Accountants across the country and introducing the committee.

Relevant surveys and results
A number of surveys have been completed recently that have touched on the issues around work/life balance. A summary of some of these surveys is provided.

Profiles
Read about the trials and tribulations of Chartered Accountants succeeding in finding their own work life balance.

Committee membership

Resources

Career Planning Guide
Request your complimentary copy of Personal Balance Sheet : A Practical Career Planning Guide

Flexible Work Options Guidance

Articles

Books
A selection of books on work / life balance – issues and suggested solutions to the issues.

Webinars
A list of upcoming scheduled on-line seminars, plus an archive of recent events.

Media
Audio and video reports regarding the work / life balance

Websites
A collection of online resources and forums discussing the issues surrounding the work / life paradigm.

Studies

CICA and provincial institutes / ordre articles
A compilation of articles authored by the CICA and provincial bodies discussing the issues surrounding the work / life balance.

Tools