Simply put, work/life balance initiatives are any benefits, policies, or programs that help create a better balance between the demands of the job and the healthy management (and enjoyment) of life outside work.

Work/life initiatives can potentially deal with a wide range of issues including:

• On-site childcare,
• Emergency childcare assistance,
• Seasonal childcare programs (such as March break or Christmas),
• Eldercare initiatives (may range from referral program, eldercare assessment, case management, a list of local organizations or businesses that can help with information or products, or seminars and support groups),
• Referral program to care services, local organizations, etc.,
• Flexible working Arrangement
• Parental leave for adoptive parents,
• Family leave policies,
• Other leaves of absence policies such as educational leave, community service leaves, self funded leave or sabbatical
• Employee Assistance Program
• On-site seminars and workshops (on such topics as stress, nutrition, communication etc),
• Internal and/or external educational or training opportunities, or
• Fitness facilities, or fitness membership assistance (financial).