Here's how to create a life-phase-aware personnel policy

The labor market is constantly changing. Therefore, it is important to actively support employees at every stage of life. paraDIGMA groep believes that employability is dynamic and that sustainable employability requires a personnel policy that moves with the life stages of employees.

A life-phase-aware personnel policy does not offer standard solutions, but requires customization and real attention to the person behind the work. Our FIT strategy helps organizations do this, without losing sight of the fact that every situation is unique.

What is life-phase-aware personnel management?

A life-phase-aware personnel policy takes into account the changing needs, motivations and taxability of employees at different stages of their careers. For example, entry-level employees often have different needs than employees preparing for retirement.

By recognizing and actively utilizing differences, an organization not only increases work happiness, but also employee employability and loyalty.

paraDIGMA groep sees employability as an interplay between mental resilience, physical vitality, organizational context and the fit of the job to the person. These factors change over the years and deserve constant attention.

How do you develop a life-phase-aware personnel policy?

An effective policy always starts with insight. What challenges do employees experience? Where do ambitions lie? What life stage-related needs play a role?

An FIT analysis helps provide a structured way to map this insight. The analysis examines four key areas:

• Mentally FIT: What is the state of mental resilience and engagement?
• Physically FIT: To what extent can employees physically meet the demands of their jobs?
• Organization FIT: How does the organization support employees in their development and well-being?
• Job FIT: Do job content and employees' abilities and ambitions match well?

Based on the insights, paraDIGMA groep together with the organization a FIT strategy: a customized plan that responds to the specific needs of the employees and the goals of the organization.

Why choose a life stage conscious policy?

Life-phase-conscious policy strengthens the sustainable employability of employees. Organizations that invest in customization around life phases:

• Reduce absenteeism;
• Increase engagement and job satisfaction;
• Strengthen their position as an attractive employer.

paraDIGMA groep sees life-phase-aware policy not as an end in itself, but as a powerful tool to support employees in every phase of their careers. By actually responding to changing needs, organizations actively build a vital and future-proof organizational culture.

Would you like to know how the FIT strategy contributes to a life-phase-aware personnel policy?
Read more information about the FIT strategy here or contact us for a no-obligation consultation.