A support scheme has been developed to assist in the development of a planned and systematic approach to work-life balance at enterprise level. Under this scheme, an experienced consultant can be made available to work with small to medium sized enterprises in developing and implementing work-life balance policies and arrangements.

How does the scheme work?

The scheme can fund up to 5 days consultancy from a panel of consultants selected by the committee.

The support provided covers:

• advice on developing a work-life balance policy or enhancing existing policies;
• advice on implementing work-life balance arrangements on a partnership basis; and /or
• training for management and employees in designing and operating such arrangements.

The scheme is managed by the Equality Authority on behalf of the Committee

What do I have to do?

Click below for an application form and a list of the consultants. Applications must be made through one of the consultants. Further information on the scheme can be obtained from consultant of your choice, from the panel or from the Equality Authority.

If you are eligible to avail of the Work-Life Balance Scheme, you will need to organise time and space so that the consultant can work with management and staff as part of a participative process to create and implement work-life policies or develop work-life policies that work for your business.

You will also be required to provide feed-back to the Equality Authority on the work undertaken by the consultant on behalf of your enterprise.