Supporting Work-Life Wellbeing

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 

 

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.