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. Work-life programs encompass compensation, benefits and other HR programs, and together they address the key intersections of the worker, his or her family, the community and the workplace.
Work-Life Effectiveness Programs
Workplace Flexibility/
Alternative WorkArrangements
Flex-Time
Telecommuting
Alternative Work Sites
Compressed Workweeks
Job Sharing
Part-time Employment
Seasonal Schedules
Employee Assistance Programs
On-site Fitness Facilities
Discounted Fitness Club Rates
Weight Management Programs
Smoking Cessation Assistance
On-Site Massages
Stress Management Programs
Voluntary Immunization Clinics
Health Screenings
Nutritional Counseling
On-Site Nurse
Business Travel Health Services
Disability Management
Return to Work Programs
Reproductive Health/
Pregnancy Programs
24-Hour Nurse Line
On-Site Work-Life Seminars
(Stress-Reduction, Parenting, etc.)
Health Advocate
Community Involvement
Community Volunteer Programs
Matching Gift Programs
Shared Leave Programs
Disaster Relief Funds
Sponsorships/Grants
In-Kind Donations
Caring for Dependents
Dependent Care Reimbursement Accounts
Dependent Care Travel-Related
Expense Reimbursements
Dependent Care Referral and
Resource Services
Dependent Care Discount Programs
or Vouchers
Emergency Dependent Care Services
Childcare Subsidies
On-site Caregiver
Support Groups
On-Site Dependent Care
Adoption Assistance Services
After-School Care Programs
College/Scholarship Information
Scholarships
Privacy Rooms
Summer Camps & Activities
Special Needs Childcare
Disabled Adult Care
Geriatric Counseling
In-home Assessments for Eldercare
Long-Term Care
Auto/Home Insurance
Pet Insurance
Legal Insurance
Identity Theft Insurance
Employee Discounts
Concierge Services
Parking
Culture Change Initiatives
Work Redesign
Team Effectiveness
Diversity/Inclusion Initiatives
Women’s Advancement Initiatives
Work Environment Initiatives
Multigenerational Initiatives
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