1. 1 Work/Life in Academia University of Kentucky The President’s Work-Life Retreat June 3, 2002 Presented by: Leslie de Pietro

2. 2 What is Work/Life? Overview Historical perspective

3. 3 Parental/Family Care leave Tenure clock postponement (faculty) Modified duties (faculty) Flexible Work Options Work Life Options: Policies

4. 4 Part time return to work policy Sick Leave Short term & extended (employee) Days off for family illness Time off for emergencies W/L Options: Policies (cont.)

5. 5 Dependent care assistance plan Child care/elder care subsidy (voucher) Adoption Assistance Health insurance (for dependents) W/L Options: Financial Support

6. 6 Long term care insurance Tuition reimbursement (professional development) College tuition assistance Dual Career and relocation assistance W/L Options: Financial Support

7. 7 Child Care Center(s) Emergency/sick child care School-age and summer camp program(s) Adult Day Care Center(s) W/L Options: Program development

8. 8 Flex schedules Compressed work week Job sharing Voluntary reduced time Telecommuting W/L Options: Flexible Scheduling

9. 9 Work/Life issues affecting workforce Flexible scheduling Legal and policy issues (FMLA, ADA) W/L Options: Management Training

10. 10 Dependent care resource and referral Workshops Employee Counseling Relocation Assistance W/L Options: Information & Referral

11. 11 Expos and Fairs Booklets and Newsletters Health and wellness initiatives Lactation rooms/diapering areas W/L Options: Information & Referral (cont.)

12. 12 Benefits of Work/Life Initiatives Recruitment & retention Productivity “Great Place to Work”

13. 13 Being a model; good corporate citizen Attracting diverse workforce Appealing to employees’ values Benefits of Work/Life Indicatives (cont.)

14. 14 Lessons Learned Find a “champion” Needs assessment/climate survey? Use existing resources (students)

15. 15 Lessons Learned (cont.) Benchmark w/ peer universities Publicize departmental initiatives & W/L leaders Provide data + anecdotes

16. 16 From my mentor: Change happens only when things hurt too much to stay the same! -Kathleen Danemiller