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Welcome to the Virtual Work-Life-Family Center at URI!

Check out the Virtual Work-Life-Family Center Brochure

        The University of Rhode Island recognizes the importance of balancing work and life issues. This website has been developed in the interest of promoting an excellent and supportive work environment for faculty, staff, and students at URI by coordinating existing university, community, and national resources.  Research shows that work-life balance is crucial in recruiting and retaining an optimum work force, as well as in promoting higher levels of employee productivity.

Meet our Work-Life Committee

 "In dwelling, live close to the ground. In thinking, keep to the simple. In conflict, be fair and generous. In governing, don't try to control. In work, do what you enjoy. In family life, be completely present."
~Tao Te Ching~

Our mission:  To respond to the needs of a diverse workforce through the creation of a more humane, welcoming, and inclusive community.  Our goal is to effect institutional change in support of balancing work, life, and family throughout the life course.

Philosophical Statement

        The purpose of work-life policies is to create a more satisfying and productive work environment for all URI employees.   Such policies provide opportunities to challenge the cultural imbalance between ......... read more

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