Supporting Work-Life Wellbeing (Copy)
At UMass we know that employees want to create harmony between work and home as they manage complex lives.
Defining Your Work-Life Wellbeing
At UMass Amherst, we recognize staff and faculty are more than their jobs; and juggling work-life is not always easy. Work-Life wellbeing isn’t about seeking balance in terms of equal time and energy; it’s much more about:
- Feeling calmer and more focused instead of out of control and stressed
- Having the ability to devote time and energy for important work and personal priorities
- Feeling motivated to engage in and cultivate connections and activities that provide more fulfillment
Whatever you feel compelled to call it, define your own ideal for your work-life balance, blend, flow, wellbeing, calm, connection or integration to inspire you to shape the work-life you want.
Start with this Work Life Balance Worksheet [PDF] to reflect and plan how to actualize work-life wellbeing that works for you.
Managing Work-Life Events
You can contact Human Resources with any questions regarding your Work Life Events. Here is a list of work life events that might have an impact on your work. Find out what benefits and resources are available to you.
Organizing Caregiving
- Childcare Resources
- Other Parenting Resources
- Explore setting aside pre-tax dollars through the Dependent Care Assistance Program Flexible Spending (HCSA/DCAP)
Focusing on Sustainability
- UMass Amherst provides several options for sustainable transportation.
- Additionally, the University provides personal and departmental opportunities to practice sustainable living and working in a collaborative environment.