Step-by-Step Guide
1
Complete
Self Assessment
The first step is to complete the Self-Assessment, an online tool that determines your organisation’s eligibility.
2
Complete the certification questionnaire
If eligible, you will establish where your policies and practices sit against the Global Work + Family Standards.
3
Review the Report
You’ll receive a report with insights and recommendations that you can review and discuss with an expert Relationship Manager.
4
Develop an Action Plan
Your organisation will create an action plan based on areas for improvement highlighted in your report. Once complete, you’ll receive your certification and badge as a Family Inclusive Workplace™.
About the Global Work + Family Standards
Global Work + Family Standards have been developed in collaboration with leading policy experts, researchers, and industry and community partners to provide employers with a benchmark for best practice family-inclusive workplace policies.
These standards guide organisations in designing and implementing sustainable policies that drive meaningful progress.
Employers who meet the Global Work + Family standards can apply to be recognised as a certified Family Inclusive Workplace™ through an accreditation process.
How to Certify
The Family Friendly Workplace accreditation process is administered by Working Families and the team provide instruction to guide you through the initial Self Assessment and steps to certification.
The accreditation process helps organisations identify and enhance people & culture policies and practices, fostering greater inclusion, gender equality, and family wellbeing.
It also enables tracking and reporting of social impact progress over time to evaluate return on investment.
To begin, your organisation’s eligibility to participate in the certification is assessed through an online Self Assessment tool. Once eligible, your organisation can proceed and complete the certification questionnaire online at any time.
An annual certification fee applies based on organisation size and certification recognition is valid for two years.
For more, download the Employer Guide or see the FAQ’s
What to Expect from Certification
Certification and Recognition
Brand Visibility and Promotion
Advanced Online Reporting Tools
Download the Employer Guide
The Employer Guide provides you with an overview of the Family Friendly Workplaces™ programme. The guide includes information on what a family-friendly workplace is, the benefits of being a family-friendly workplace, and steps to become a certified Family Inclusive Workplace™.
