One of the healthiest and best possible workplace incentives is the feeling of moving closer to work-family-life balance. This is a topic that we at GiftCard Partners (GCP) know a lot about, not just because we provide gift card incentives to companies across America; but GCP is an entirely remote workplace. This allows us to achieve the best possible work and family balance. Forrester Research’s U.S. Telecommuting Forecast notes that 43% of the American workforce could be remote by 20161. This may not be or become a reality for your company, but there are steps all companies can take to promote work-family-life balance.
Each year, members of Congress, businesses of all sizes, academic institutions, and work-life advocacy groups recognize October as National Work & Family Month (NWFM). “”National Work and Family Month” is a national campaign led by WorldatWork’s Alliance for Work Life Progress designed to encourage employers, employees and communities across the nation to identify and discuss mutually beneficial work-life programs and policies.” 2
Is your workplace engaging in any activities around NWFM? Is your employer taking steps to create a healthy, work-life balanced environment? Leave us a message here about how your workplace is recognizing the importance of employer-sponsored work-life programs.
1. Source: Wired - The New Workplace Reality: Out of the Office
2. Source: WorldatWork Commends U.S. Senate for Recognizing October as “National Work and Family Month”
The author:Stacey Sicurella is a 15 year marketing veteran, working in the Boston area for GiftCard Partners. Recent accomplishments include blogging with abandon, acquiring work-life balance and building amazing sand-castles with her children.
