Conclusion

We at Allianz believe that it is important to have a diverse and inclusive workforce

Employing people from different backgrounds and making them feel included is, in our view, a major driving force behind the success of our global company.

Women make up 52% of our workforce and 37% of our managers globally.

We are committed to building up a talent pool of women systematically at all executive levels. We support our employees through a range of healthcare benefits, education benefits, and our Employee Assistance Programme which provides services including counselling for work and home stresses. While employers like us can put the infrastructure in place to enable a successful workplace environment, effort is required from employees in helping themselves to achieve a balance for better.

Some tips which can help in getting the right balance:

• Prioritise your work and time into what is urgent, important, not urgent and not important

• Have set working hours and stick to it. Only step outside of this for emergencies, but don’t let everyday become an emergency

• Plan out your personal and family commitments over a long timeline, so when work commitments are being planned they don't overlap

• Make exercise a part of your daily/weekly routine

• Outside of work, do the hobbies you love most

• Start meditating, join a yoga class or start reading business books

• Get up from your desk during the day and stretch at intervals

• Leave work at work, learn to switch off when you come home

• Remember to have a holiday or a long weekend away

• If you have a long commute, ask if there is someone who would like to carpool with you. There are social benefits to carpooling along with only having to drive every other week

• If you need to talk to someone, check if your employer has an Employee Assistant Programme in place.These programs are completely confidential and can be trusted as a source of free advice and help

Better the balance. Better the world. Let’s all try to #BalanceForBetter #IWD2019

Research Methodology

From the Alllianz Partners workforce of 21,566 ,a subset of 5,736 employees comprising male, female and gender neutral in 23 countries where asked to participate in this survey between January and February 2019.

The age ranges were 18-25, 26-35, 36-45, 46-55 and 56 and older. The role ranged from Specialist/Officer, Team Leader/Supervisor, Manager/Assistant Manager, Senior Manager/Head of and CEO/Director.

The total responses from the survey was 470 responses, giving a response rate of 12%. Female 60.64% responses and male 38.94% responses.

About Allianz Care

Allianz Care is the International health brand of Allianz Partners within the Allianz Group of companies. Our focus is on addressing the health and wellbeing protection needs of clients worldwide, through the delivery of straightforward, innovative solutions that make each client feel understood, confident and valued. The dedicated multicultural teams who deliver this service and support have a clear culture of making a positive difference to clients in every interaction, by taking a personal and solution oriented approach.

Allianz Care offers health, life and disability insurance as well as a wide range of health and protection services to employers and insurance partners worldwide.

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