Employer benefits
Providing this service assists your staff in their quest for a work-life balance and makes good business sense by contributing to:- Reduced absenteeism: reducing the need for staff to take time off work to search for suitable child care.
- More productivity: giving peace of mind and allowing staff to concentrate on their work rather than be distracted with the concern of finding child care.
- Shorter parental leave: staff may be able to return from leave sooner if they have assistance in securing child care.
- Staff retention: valued staff can continue working with our assistance in locating child care to meet their needs.
- Positive image: the family-friendly initiative assists companies create and maintain an ‘Employer of Choice’ image.
Our commitment and your investment
We provide you with communications materials, including brochures and a monthly poster branded with your logo to promote the Child Care Referral Service to your staff.You also receive a monthly report detailing service usage, along with copies of feedback forms from your staff.
This comprehensive service and ongoing support is only $110 per search, plus an annual access fee:
- 0-100 employees: $555 per annum
- 101-500 employees: $1100 per annum
- 500+ employees: $2200 per annum
Testimonial: The Cancer Council Queensland
Human Resources Director Rhonda Earel said this service eases the burden on parents trying to find appropriate care for their children, assisting them balance their family and work responsibilities.
“The Cancer Council Queensland is focused on providing a positive work environment with initiatives to help our staff maintain a healthy work-life balance.
The API National Child Care Referral Service supports our family friendly policies and helps contribute to happier staff, greater workplace morale and enhanced employee commitment,” said Ms Earel.
API National Child Care Referral Service Supervisor Wendy Martin said many working parents feel overwhelmed by the task of finding appropriate care for their children, and this can impact on both their home and work life.
“Selecting the right child care is one of the most important decisions a parent will face, and with such a diverse range and style of care available, it can be also one of the most stressful.
The service of a qualified consultant takes the stress out of the search, resulting in a less anxious, more focused employee with reduced absenteeism due to child care difficulties,” she said.
The API National Child Care Referral Service has been operating for more than 13 years and has assisted thousands of working parents throughout Australia find suitable care for their children, saving them time, money and stress.
Date: August, 2007