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W1: Introduction to Work-Life Effectiveness

Introduction to Work-Life Effectiveness — Successful Work-Life Programs to Attract, Motivate and Retain Employees

Understand the Impact of Work-Life Effectiveness

This course describes the total rewards model and highlights the work-life element of total rewards. The work-life portfolio is introduced and each of the seven categories of support for work-life effectiveness are examined. The business case for implementing work-life initiatives and best practices of exemplary programs are discussed.

  • Find out what organizations can do to alleviate stress related to caring for dependents while promoting productivity in the workplace
  • Discover the value of well-planned health and wellness programs
  • Address the growing need to create workplace flexibility
  • Identify financial support programs employers can use to cultivate a positive workforce
  • Discover creative uses for paid and unpaid time off
  • Learn the advantages of encouraging good corporate citizenship through community involvement programs
  • Explore how to build a rewarding working environment on all levels
What You Will Learn  |  Test Your Knowledge  |  More Info  |  Who Should Register   |  How to Register
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Course Schedules
Jun 19 - Aug 18
Online
Course & Exam
Course Only
Aug 13 - 14
8:30 AM
Pittsburgh, PA
Course & Exam
Course Only
Nov 13 - 14
8:30 AM
Washington, DC
Course & Exam
Course Only
Anytime
Self-Paced
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What You Will Learn  

Total Rewards and Work-Life

  • Total rewards
  • The strategic approach to work-life
  • Work-life
  • Stakeholders involved in work-life initiatives
  • Factors for successful work-life initiatives
  • Prevalence of work-life practices
  • Framing the business case for work-life initiatives
  • Business impact of work-life programs

Caring for Dependents

  • Shifting workforce demographics
  • Caring for dependents
  • Business impact of working caregivers
  • Impact of supporting dependent care
  • The business case for supporting child care
  • Prevalence of programs
  • Exemplary programs
  • Case study

Supporting Health and Wellness

  • Supporting health and wellness
  • Resiliency
  • Health and wellness approaches
  • Incentives
  • Impact of health and wellness initiatives
  • The business case
  • Prevalence of health promotion initiatives
  • Exemplary programs
  • Case study

Creating Workplace Flexibility

  • Defining workplace flexibility
  • Exercise
  • Workplace flexibility
  • Impact of workplace flexibility programs
  • The business case
  • Exemplary programs
  • Case study

Financial Support

  • Financial support
  • Impact of financial support programs
  • The business case
  • Exemplary programs
  • Case study

The Creative Use of Paid and Unpaid Time Off

  • Paid and unpaid time off
  • Statutory requirements
  • Impact of paid and unpaid time off programs
  • Prevalence of paid and unpaid time off programs
  • The business case
  • Exemplary programs
  • Case study

Community Involvement

  • Community involvement
  • Impact of community involvement programs
  • The business case
  • Cone Corporate Citizenship Study
  • Exemplary programs
  • Case study

Culture Change Initiatives

  • Organizational culture
  • Layers of culture
  • Stages of change
  • Culture change initiatives
  • The business case
  • Exemplary culture change efforts
  • Case study
Who Should Register  
This course is intended for professionals with an interest in and responsibility for work-life programs that are designed to attract, motivate and retain employees. This includes human resource professionals as well as work-life and business leaders.
 
How to Register  
 
More Information  
 Course Credits
WLCP: Required
Recertification: 2 course, .5 exam;
CEUs
: 1.5 course, .3 exam
CPEs: 16
PHR/SPHR/GPHR recertification hours: 16 (classroom)
 Course Book Amendments
 Terms and Conditions

Please note: If you are purchasing an exam option, you must schedule and complete the computer-based exam within 120 days from the first day of a live instructor-led class or from date of purchase for all self-paced learning packages. Your eligibility expires after 120 days; however, 30-day exam extensions are available for a $150 USD fee when purchased before the original access expires. It is recommended that you complete your exam in a timely manner as exams may be updated without notification. Instructions for scheduling your computer-based exam will be provided at purchase. Learn more at www.worldatwork.org/cbt. Self-study materials and all e-learning product purchases are nonreturnable.

WorldatWork classroom locations offer e-course materials technology to participants. Your certification course materials (and BAII calculator, if applicable) will be available for pick up on site the day of the course. For two-day courses, you may access the e-course materials PDF two weeks prior to the course start date or upon registration if you register within two weeks of the course.

E-learning course purchasers now have the option of print or e-course materials. Those who choose the e-course materials option will receive the materials electronically for the length of your e-learning program. Those who choose the print version of the course materials will receive it  5-7 days after date of purchase. 30-day extensions of e-learning access are available for a fee if purchased before original access expires.

Blended Learning e-course materials can be found within the product and will be available for the length of the course.

Please visit www.worldatwork.org/seminars to download course material amendments, view class rosters and to find out what to bring to your class.

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What is Blended Learning?  

Frequently Asked Questions  |  Course Duration Matrix  |  Sample Class Syllabus

Blended  Learning — Take An In-depth Tour

Get the best of both worlds and more! Combining learning and study preferences, Blended Learning leverages independent e-learning and collaborative traditional classroom experiences with access to additional resources.

  • 24/7 access provides greater convenience and flexibility
  • Class discussion board allows access to peers and subject matter expert
  • Study when time allows
  • Integration of group and independent study
  • No “out of office” time needed
  • No travel expense.

Components of Blended Learning

All Blended Learning classes include a class discussion board, other components available within Blended Learning will vary in order to deliver the best learning experience possible. Classes may include access to components such as:

  • Live online session(s) with facilitator and peers
  • Audio files
  • Video files
  • Articles and/or white papers
  • Tools and templates
  • Online quizzes

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
Certification Exam: W1
Certification Paths
Work-Life Certified Professional
This is a required exam to obtain a WLCP.
 
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