LIFE WORK BALANCE Companies that offer benefits and policies to allow employees to manage the competing demands of Work, family, friends and community have a competitive advantage in recruiting, retention, and productivity and customer service levels. The following questions address how your policies and practices support the challenges of balancing the demands of work and life. 1. What steps has your organization undertaken that support life work balance? Include any examples such as flex time, remote work place, telecommuting and occasional work from home. 2. What other alternatives do you offer to a traditional work schedule? 3. Please check all that apply regarding programs, incentives or benefits that you offer to promote health and wellness. Comprehensive Wellness Programs Health Club/Gym Membership Smoking cessation classes or reimbursement for classes Weight loss classes or reimbursement for classes Blood pressure checks/cholesterol checks/Flu shots Stress reduction/Time management Wellness Pre-natal classes Only what is provided through insurance Other (please specify) 4. What organizationally unique things do you do to improve employees work life balance? (Example: Provide time off for school activities or coaching etc.) RECOGNITION AND REWARDS Effectively applying fundamental principles of rewards and recognition lets employees know that their valuable contributions are important and their efforts are appreciated. The following questions address some of these fundamental considerations and how they are applied in your organization. 1. What recognition programs are in place to acknowledge your employee’s performance? 2. Does your company have a budget for recognition programs? Yes No Yes No
LIFE WORK BALANCE Companies that offer benefits and policies to allow employees to manage the competing demands of Work, family, friends and community have a competitive advantage in recruiting, retention, and productivity and customer service levels. The following questions address how your policies and practices support the challenges of balancing the demands of work and life. 1. What steps has your organization undertaken that support life work balance? Include any examples such as flex time, remote work place, telecommuting and occasional work from home. 2. What other alternatives do you offer to a traditional work schedule? 3. Please check all that apply regarding programs, incentives or benefits that you offer to promote health and wellness. Comprehensive Wellness Programs Health Club/Gym Membership Smoking cessation classes or reimbursement for classes Weight loss classes or reimbursement for classes Blood pressure checks/cholesterol checks/Flu shots Stress reduction/Time management Wellness Pre-natal classes Only what is provided through insurance Other (please specify) 4. What organizationally unique things do you do to improve employees work life balance? (Example: Provide time off for school activities or coaching etc.) RECOGNITION AND REWARDS Effectively applying fundamental principles of rewards and recognition lets employees know that their valuable contributions are important and their efforts are appreciated. The following questions address some of these fundamental considerations and how they are applied in your organization. 1. What recognition programs are in place to acknowledge your employee’s performance? 2. Does your company have a budget for recognition programs? Yes No Yes No
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