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Find out about UCSD events to support National Work and Family Month.
October is Work and Family Month, a national program to recognize how employer-sponsored work/ life programs help attract, motivate, and retain top talent. UCSD events this month include:
Work-life balance is a year-round commitment for UCSD. To find information on programs, resources, policies, and practices to help balance your work-life responsibilities, see the Work/ Life Express.
In October 2007, UC President Robert Dynes issued this statement:
The University of California is committed to the ongoing development of principles, institutional resources, and a workplace culture supportive of personal and family responsibilities. In aspiring to achieve such a workplace culture, the University will foster work-life integration and support work-life strategies that promote civility, citizenship and community. The University, having accomplished this, will maximize the productivity and successes of its diverse faculty and staff and enhance the quality of life for all.
In September 2003, the U.S. Senate passed Resolution 210, designating October as National Work and Family Month. The resolution indicates that effectively managing work, family, and personal responsibilities contributes to the well-being and productivity of employees and organizations.
