Why accredit? Gaining accreditation as a breastfeeding friendly workplace shows that you are serious about providing a supportive environment for breastfeeding mothers at work and are committed to removing workplace barriers. |
| THE BUSINESS CASE FOR GAINING ACCREDITATION |
| Helping breastfeeding employees return to work from maternity leave is not only
demonstrating a supportive and caring approach, it makes good business sense. Through
the accreditation process, we work closely with you to assist in establishing facilities and
developing policies that support breastfeeding women to meet both their work and family
commitments |
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Accreditation is an innovative way to meet organisational objectives:
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| Optimises recruitment and retention strategies |
| Promoting your status as an accredited breastfeeding-friendly workplace in recruitment
advertising gives employees and potential candidates confidence about the quality of
breastfeeding support provided in the workplace. Creating a supportive breastfeeding
environment can deliver significant cost savings associated with improved retention rates,
earlier return to work, duration of service and reduced recruitment and re-training costs.
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| Builds your reputation as a family-friendly employer |
| Formalising workplace policies through the accreditation process indicates a commitment
to creating a workplace culture supportive of breastfeeding. It demonstrates transparency
of process and shows you are serious about helping women balance work and family
commitments. Typically, this is reciprocated through increased employee loyalty and
motivation, resulting in improved productivity. |
| Enhances cost savings associated with a healthier, happier workforce |
| Research shows breastfed babies are healthier, so parents and carers require less time off
work to care for sick children. Anecdotal evidence also suggests bottom-line benefits from
reduced absenteeism, and minimising disruption to work flow. Accredited workplaces
receive updates on the latest research to demonstrate how breastfeeding support in the
workplace benefits employers and employees. |
| Demonstrates your commitment to equal opportunity and workplace diversity |
| By offering breastfeeding support in the workplace you're also promoting equal
employment opportunity and enhancing your status as a socially responsible employer.
Gaining accreditation from the ABA as a breastfeeding-friendly workplace reflects a
commitment to the health and well-being of pregnant, potentially pregnant and
breastfeeding employees. |
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| Even if your organisation already has breastfeeding facilities for employees, accreditation will help promote and communicate what your workplace offers to staff and potential candidates. Our consultation services ensure that your workplace provides the right combination of time, space and support that allows mothers to balance their paid work with breastfeeding. Accreditation keeps the needs of breastfeeding mothers on the workplace agenda. |
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