About Work-Life
Management of work-life is an ongoing process. What is important is to seek balance over time so that both your work and personal life can be fulfilling. Work-life effectiveness is different for different people. It may mean seeking flexibility in your workplace or finding community resources that will help you manage your personal responsibilities.
The University of Kentucky values effective management of work and personal life of all employees and strives to be an employer of choice. UK Work-Life supports this effort.
Our Work-Life specialists are available to help you in your efforts to manage your changing needs.
Robynn Pease , Ph.D.
Director, UK Work-Life
Work-Life
- Is grounded in a philosophy of respecting people for who they are as well as for what they do within and for the organization that employs them.
- The objective is to ensure that employees feel successful both at work and at home.
- A set of specific organizational practices, policies, and programs, as well as a philosophy, which actively supports efforts to help employees achieve success within and outside of the workplace. It is an additional means beyond compensation and benefits to attract, motivate, and retain employees.
Best Practices of Work-Life Initiatives include the following eight categories of work-life effectiveness:
- Assistance with caring for dependents (child and adult/elder)
- Supporting health and wellness
- Creating workplace flexibility
- Sources of financial support
- Creative use of paid and unpaid time off
- Opportunities for community involvement
- Opportunities for professional development
- Organizational and management strategies and solutions
It has been demonstrated to have a positive impact on productivity, attraction, motivation, morale, satisfaction, and retention of the labor force.
(Updated 11/25/08 - E-mail)
