Strategic human resource solutions
provider's survey shows US workers demand balance

Sixty-Six Percent of H.R. Professionals in Corporate America Cite Increase
In Demand for Flexible Work Schedules in the Last 12 Mont

In a recent poll of H.R. professionals by DBM, a global workplace consultant, sixty-six percent of those surveyed indicated they had seen a rise in the request for flexible work schedules during the last twelve months. The top three reasons stated were:

1. General work/life balance issues
(76 percent ranked as primary reason)

2. Working mothers looking to spend more time with their children
(13 percent ranked as second reason)

3. The September 11th effect (8 percent ranked as third reason)

"Clearly, U.S. workers are clamoring for more balance in their lives, said Tom Silveri, President of DBM. "Companies that are able to provide more flexible work arrangements will have an easier time attracting the best talent as we move into a period of potential labor shortages with baby boomers starting to leave the workforce."

Other Survey Highlights:

* Eighty-five percent of H.R. professionals say that morale has been
more of a challenge in the past year;

* Top five ways to motivate employees in rank order is:

1. flexible schedules

2. training and development

3. compensation

4. perks

5. vacation time

The poll of 139 H.R. professionals was conducted at the SHRM conference in Philadelphia during June 23 to 25. Approximately one in two (49%) respondents represented firms with more than 1,000 employees.

About DBM

DBM (http://www.dbm.com ) is the world's leading provider of strategic human resource solutions that help organizations align their workforce to meet changing business needs. Known for over 35 years for its innovative and effective career transition services, DBM offers in-depth capabilities in employee transition, retention, development, and selection. Founded in 1967, the company has more than 200 locations in 45 countries.