CONCLUSION

Planting Trees

The best time to plant a tree is twenty years ago. The second best time is today. This is never more true than as it relates to work-life supports. Some organizations will say that they wish they’d implemented work-life supports long ago, but in lieu of previous implementation, there is no time like the present.

Employees must integrate—not balance—all the demands they face with work and life. When leaders and organizations support them in this effort by creating the conditions for abundance and joy throughout their lives, the investment will pay significant dividends in employee engagement, satisfaction, productivity, attraction and retention, and overall business results. Organizations must select work-life supports ...

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