 | Business Sector: Computer Games
Employees: 162 full time 8 part time | | | What work-life balance policies are most beneficial to the organisation?
- Flexitime, flexibase and flexible working
- Generous holiday package, increasing with time served, plus additional paid holidays for weddings, Christmas, dependent and compassionate leave, as well as extra days for non-smokers
How are work-life balance issues identified?
- Staff survey
- Intranet forums
- Direct emails
- Open door policy
- Regular individual reviews
How are work-life balance policies communicated?
- Blitzone quarterly magazine
- Company handbook which includes useful information about the local area
- Intranet/internal emails
- Annual company update ‘fun day’
- Written correspondence
What systems have been set up to review work-life balance policies?
- Staff survey
- Personal development reviews
- New starter feedback
- Management meetings
- All policies reviewed on a regular basis
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The company was established in 1990 by two brothers who started developing computer games in 1981. In this fast growing industry the headcount increased by 50 in 2006 with further expansion planned. Staff have always been regarded as the most important asset and a wide variety of initiatives have evolved to create a unique working environment in an industry where competition for skilled staff is fierce. The company has a good reputation in its market sector, is incredibly flexible, offers a comprehensive benefits package and regular champagne celebrations on completion of projects. Blitz has recently launched its own training academy to encourage all staff to undergo structured personalised training. To contribute to the local community the company has worked extensively with schools over the last six years. People are extremely happy and motivated and the positive enthusiasm for the organisation is infectious. The brothers are hands-on, well respected, incredibly enthusiastic and sincere, and very much liked by their staff.
Why have work-life balance policies been introduced?
- Acknowledging staff survey results
- To motivate and retain staff
- A highly appealing and competitive employment package is required to attract talented staff
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