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Better Conditions, Better Business draws on survey data collected for the Sensis® Business Index, and contains important findings on family friendly and carer provisions in small and medium enterprises (SMEs). The report highlights that many SMEs are responding flexibly to the needs of their employees and are reaping the business benefits in return. The research found that many SMEs are achieving positive outcomes for their employees and their businesses by offering a broad range of family friendly provisions which help employees balance their work and family responsibilities. SME operators who provide carer and family friendly provisions to their staff reported benefits to their business such as less staff turnover, increased productivity and a better working environment.