Our Obligation to Promote and Ensure Work/Life Balance in the Federal Public Service - May 2001
A Discussion Paper
Prepared in support of departments and agencies by
The Workplace Improvement and Human Resources Innovations Team
Human Resources Branch
Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat
May 2001
Table of Contents
Foreword
Workload and Work/Life Balance in the Public Service of Canada
Some Recent Research Findings
Workload, the Absence of Work/Life Balance and the Link to Stress
Management’s Role in Supporting and Promoting Work/Life Balance
A Set of Principles
Work/Life Balance: A Checklist for Employers (The UK Approach)
Flexible Working Arrangements and Family-Friendly Policies Available to Public Service of Canada Employees
What Are Some Practical Steps We Can Take to Promote Work/Life Balance?
Setting Up Alternative Working Arrangements at the Team Level: A Scenario
Learning More About Work/Life Issues
Looking Ahead
Annex – Team Charter and Commitments: Telework
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