This section is designed to help employers understand work-life programs and practices, how to implement them, and where to find help. It outlines flexible work arrangements, suggests initiatives that meet the dual agenda (helping both employees and the organization meet their goals) and offers sample policies and guidelines. The Resource area also includes links to regional and national organizations and consultants that can help you get the job done. In addition, you can find tips and tools for employees.

In this section you'll learn the business case for implementing a more supportive culture, including work-life programs, policies and practices. You'll get suggestions for ways to be supportive and you'll find out how those acts will pay off for your organization. You'll also get tips about how to get started, and a list of what small employers can do.

The Business Case, along with a more detailed version, provides an overview of the organizational benefits of implementing work-life policies, practices and programs. It is focused on end results and bottom line impacts.

This section offers tips and tools you can use as well as a wealth of information about flexibility and the flexible work arrangements. How can they be used as a strategy for making your organization more effective? What stops them from being successful? There are specific tips for telecommuters, a section on other companies' experience with telecommuting, a discussion about job sharing and Sample Guidelines for Flexible Work Arrangements.

Our Resources for Employers section provides access to organizations and consultants as well as tips, tools and essays to help you guide your organization and make it more flexible, supportive and effective.

The Resources for Employees section contains a list of resources, all non-profits, most located in Minnesota and all ready to serve Minnesota employees who want to learn more about childcare, parenting, eldercare, telecommuting and other important work life issues. The Handouts for Employees section contains publications or tip sheets for your resource library

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