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What is a Work-Life Program?

We often find ourselves having difficulty trying to balance the demands of everyday responsibilities of our personal lives and those of our careers. Everyday, employees are faced with the ever increasing challenge to maintain the delicate balance between their work and home lives. The Work-Life program is designed to support faculty and staff in managing their work, family, and personal responsibilities.

How Does the Work-Life Program Work?

On-line Resources-Offers University employees access to information on child care, elder care, family issues, emotional health, healthy lifestyles and workplace issues. The resources include on-line assessments, educational information and articles, UNL connections and resources and links to quality information/resources.

Workshops-Monthly educational workshops are hosted on specific topics related to work-life areas. Check the UNL Work-Life webpage for the topic of the month and the experiential activities offered related to that topic.

Problem Solving Services-Call to speak directly with a professional counselor for advice or to receive local referral resources specifically related to your unique situation.

EAP Counseling-The UNL Employee Assistance Program offers free, confidential assessment, referral and short-term counseling for employee and their family members.

What areas does the Work-Life program cover?

The information is divided into four focus areas with each area covering a variety of topics. The focus areas include: Family Issues, Emotional Health, Physical Health, and Workplace Focus