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Work-Life

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. 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 Work
Arrangements

Flex-Time
Telecommuting
Alternative Work Sites
Compressed Workweeks
Job Sharing
Part-time Employment
Seasonal Schedules

Paid and Unpaid Time Off

Maternity/Paternity Leave
Adoption Leave
Sabbaticals

Health and Wellness

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

Financial Support

Financial Planning Services and Education
Adoption Reimbursement
Transit Subsidies
529 Plans
Savings Bonds

Voluntary Benefits

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

 
Learn More

Alliance for Work-Life Progress

Work-Life Blog

Work-Life News

WorldatWork Glossary

Work-Life Courses & Seminars

WorldatWork Bookstore

WorldatWork Membership

Free Downloads

Categories of Work-Life Effectiveness Booklet

Work-Life Business Impact Matrix

Work-Life Program Self-audit

Workplace Flexibility — Innovation in Action

Tips to Help Win the Battle of Balance (mp3)

Flexible Work Arrangement Self Assessment Questionnaire (Word)

Flexible Work Arrangement Request (Word)

WorldatWork Total Rewards Model and Inventory Checklist

WorldatWork Total Rewards Model PowerPoint Slide

 

(You are welcome to download the total rewards model for your own educational purposes with appropriate attribution to WorldatWork. Individuals who wish to use the model as part of public presentations should contact WorldatWork in advance for permission.)