“The economy, the new economy is relentless. It is changing the norm, it’s changing our values, changing our culture. It is …putting enormous pressure on people to work harder and to make work the center of their lives.”

—Robert Reich
Former Secretary of Labor

While the specific initiatives and strategies may vary, one common message is clear from companies that have implemented family-friendly workplace policies – these policies make good business sense.

Many companies large and small are willing and eager to share experience and best practices. So in this section, we have pulled together lists of national organizations geared towards implementing and managing new work-family policies as well as examples of companies that have such programs successfully in place.

These resources can help business leaders on every level -- CEOs, managers, and human resources professionals -- whether you’re interested in creating a new program or expanding an existing work-life department.