Work-life balance and flexibility in New Zealand

How Do We Fare On The Work-Life Balance Front?

Figure 4: Take-up of available work arrangements among those for whom they are available (n=988)
Type of Flexible Working Arrangement	% of Respondents
Flexible breaks	80
Flexible start and finish times occasionally	77
Occasionally working from another location	69
Flexible start and finish times regularly	63
Flexibility in choosing when to work hours	59
Shift flexibility	57
Regularly working from another location	56
Job sharing	49
Part-time work	48
Unpaid leave	38
Additional paid leave	37
Study leave	35
Sabbatical	21
Buying additional leave in exchange for reduced pay	20
Don't use any that are available	6