Flight Centre – Progressive Employers of Canada List

Connect Moms, momcafe and Martin Group International provided the below criteria as a guideline for possible programs or initiatives that may exist at Flight Centre.

Please describe any programs or initiatives that support the needs of working moms at Flight Centre.

Personal/Life Balance Coaching
Flight Centre offers an in-house “Healthwise” consultant to all employees to assist them in placing a high value on their own personal health and wellness through professional advice, education, inspiration and support. This includes nutrition & fitness consultations, gym memberships, personal training, massage therapy, onsite fitness classes (yoga/Pilates) and sponsorship for sports teams. The company provides an in-house “Moneywise” consultant to all employees to assist them with their personal wealth management. Services include advice on RRSPs, mortgages, savings plans, life insurance, mutual funds, benefit details, etc. Flight Centre also makes available an external Employee Assistance Program to all staff and their dependents should they wish to seek professional counseling with respect to any personal or professional matters.
In addition the company provides an in-house “Careerwise” consultant to all employees who are provide one on one career coaching through career discussions. They are dedicated to focusing on personal development in the employee’s current role, and inspiring growth for their future career goals.

Flex-time/Job sharing/Part-time or Contract Positions
Flight Centre offers employees the opportunity to work a compressed working week if possible with their position. For example, company stores work with fixed hours so if an agent finds she cannot work within those hours, job sharing, part-time and contract positions are available. Further, Flight Centre has a home-based agents program allowing for agents to work from home.

Gradual Re-entry after Maternity Leave
There is no formal policy for this, however, it is often the case that employees who were previously full time will return on a part-time or contract basis. As per the point above, Flight Centre also provides the option of its home-based agents program.

Lactation rooms
Flight Centre provides specific private meeting room at its head office which can be reserved for this purpose.

Health benefits
Flight Centre provides a flexible benefits scheme including medical coverage, dental insurance and a health spending account. With the Health Spending Account, employees can customize their benefits based on their specific needs and the benefits can be changed each year. Employees maintain full benefits during maternity/paternity leave.

Leave of Absence
Leave of absence is allowed for personal, medical, and compassionate reasons.

Miscellaneous
Flight Centre provides all employees preparing for maternity/parental leave an extensive “parent pack”. This manual provides information on benefits, staying in touch with the company, health & nutrition information, information on daycare, financial advice, contact details, etc.