A family-friendly place or event is designed to support and protect families through practices and policies. Employers benefit when families are supported to balance the demands of their family and workplace.
Research shows that when employees experience a high degree of work/family conflict they are more stressed, less satisfied and are less committed to their workplaces. However, when employees are supported to maintain a positive work/family balance, organizations experience increased staff retention, decreased absenteeism and positive in- house job atmosphere. (Vanier Institute of the Family, Contemporary Family Trends, 2009) Work Family Balance: What We Really Know About Families 2009
Breastfeeding-friendly and father-friendly refer to two specific areas within family-friendly practices and policies. Examples of family-friendly and father-friendly workplace practices include:
In today’s complex world, supportive communities that provide family-friendly places, events and workplaces are necessary to grow the healthiest families possible.
Questions from Parents?
Workplaces can also help parents to access information and support for the many questions that they have. For questions about having a healthy pregnancy, parenting a new baby, toddler or a teenager, parents can find more information here. Parents & Parents-To-Be
