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Nuevos usos del tiempo
Innovative Uses of Time

In recent years, Bilbao and Bizkaia have been undergoing major changes that have affected the population’s lifestyles and time management. Faced with this situation, the City Council of Bilbao and the Provincial Council of Bizkaia are supporting the creation of the NETWORK of AGENCIES in BILBAO and BIZKAIA, consisting of firms and organisations that are committed to the achievement of better time management and the reconciliation of work and family and personal life.

Our Network’s best practices

CONTACT PERSON:
Mr. Asier Extremo Baigorri
Head of Finance, R&D&i and HR

Calle Usausuaga 7
48970 BASAURI (Spain)
Phone: +34 94 645 21 30

e-mail: info@virtualwaregroup.com
www.virtualwaregroup.com

PROCESS

The company began to adopt an approach involving "caring for the life of employees" as from the office move in 2010 and in response to the initiative of the task force on "Sustainability" (virtual green). The work relies on each employee’s sense of responsibility.

In view of the remoteness of the new premises and the scarcity of infrastructures in the surrounding area, there is a recognised need to adapt the workday to an uninterrupted timetable from 7.30 a.m. to 3.30 p.m. ("logistics working to the advantage of reconciliation")

The sustainability group began to address issues related to reconciliation and equal opportunities, and in-house management work began in 2012 with a view to drafting the First Equal Opportunities Plan for Women and Men, which was officially endorsed by EMAKUNDE in 2013.

Its impact and level of satisfaction are measured, and a more strategic Reconciliation Plan is to be developed as part of the Equal Opportunities Plan.
The company is looking at ways of incorporating the equal opportunities process into its general (integral) management model.

MEASURES

Flexibility in the use of time

  • Uninterrupted workday throughout the year from 7.30 a.m. to 3.30 p.m.
  • Staggered times for entering and leaving work. No clocking in. The company trusts its employees.
  • Flexibility in choosing holiday times.
  • Training and work meetings always held within the working day.
  • Flexible holidays (some days in August).

Flexibility in the workplace

  • Option of working from home.
  • Availability of resources: laptop and mobile phones for most employees.

Other measures

  • Allowance for crèches.
  • Communal rest area with artificial grass.