Family-friendly booklet released

A NEW information kit has been launched outlining options and guidelines for employers wanting to establish family-friendly workplaces.

The sixteen page booklet was developed by the Department of Productivity and Labour Relations.

It is designed to provide employers with information and ideas on creating a work environment that helps employees achieve a balance between their work and family responsibilities.

The booklet provides information on:

• What family-friendly work practices are

• Why family-friendly work practices are good for business

• Key issues for implementing family-friendly work practices

• The numerous family-friendly work practices available

• Guidelines for implementing family-friendly work practices

• Further sources of information on work and family issues.

Other work and family information kits are available on the DOPLAR website at:

www.doplar.wa.gov.au