How do work–life balance initiatives contribute to an organization’s goal of being an inclusionary workplace?

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What will be an ideal response?

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however key points from the text include: Work–life balance, the fourth type of initiatives, includes offering flexible work arrangements such as telecommuting, job sharing, working at home, and part-time work assignments to accommodate diverse needs and lifestyles of employees. The Adidas Group has a range of what the company refers to as “work–life integration” programs including flexible work schedules, part-time and telecommuting opportunities, onsite daycare centers, kids’ camps during summer holidays, private nursery rooms for breastfeeding, and a parent–child office which is a workplace that has a “kids’ corner” that allows parents to both come to work and care for their small children (Work–Life Integration, 2016). Finally, career development and planning activities include establishing career development and planning initiatives for women and members of underrepresented groups to ensure fair promotion opportunities for high-potential employees and to increase diversity representation in managerial-level jobs One example is Goldman Sachs’ Emerging Leaders Program, described by the company as “. . . a pipeline development program designed to enhance the progression and retention of strong-performing multi-cultural vice presidents. Through sponsorship assignments, executive coaching and manager engagement, ELP equips participants with the tools to strategically manage their careers”