Work-Life

A specific set of organizational practices, policies, programs, plus a philosophy, which actively supports efforts to help employees achieve success at both work and home. There are seven major categories of organizational support for work-life effectiveness in the workplace. These categories encompass compensation, benefits and other HR programs. In combination, they address the key intersections of the worker, his or her family, the community and the workplace. The seven major categories are:

• Workplace flexibility
• Paid and unpaid time off
• Health and well-being
• Caring for dependents
• Financial support
• Community involvement
• Management involvement/culture change interventions