In modern companies terms like “life- cycle benefits”, “work- life balance” or “family policy” are often to be heard. Before getting into detail about the topic “Work- life balance and Health Care Benefits – essential form of modern life- cycle benefits” the definition and the importance of those benefits should be pointed out.
Life cycle benefits are defined as a part of the compensation package offered to the employees according to their part of life cycle; which means for instance to their age or their social situation. The benefits can be financial or non- financial. Today’s working situation is under real pressure. There are a lot of different influences and requirements to the employer as well as to the employees due to socio- demographic, socio- cultural and economic changes. The economic power often is achieved at the expense of social and healthy work environments. Nowadays overtime work, organizational stress and lower payments are no exception. In order not to loose qualified staff firms introduce new kinds of programmes and services related to the needs of their employees.
In the next two chapters family policies, health care benefits and their impact on the companies shall be pointed out. These two forms of life-cycle benefits are getting more and more importance for the Human Resource Management as it is announced in several magazines such as “Personalwirtschaft”. On the following pages the reader should get a review over the possibilities of internal family policies and health care, the different parts of these beneficial systems, their outcome and advantages. Having handled the single parts, it should be clear that the coverage of family affairs and health care is essential for modern life-cycle benefits and for the success of a company.
Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)
- Introduction
- Work-life-balance
- Definition and Importance
- Kinds of work-life-balance benefits
- Different kinds of flexibility
- Benefits of work-life-balance
- Practical examples
- Health Care Benefits
- Traditional Coverage of health topics at work
- Modern health care strategies
- Workplace environment
- Health Management
- Modern Methods of health care benefits
- Health and safety training
- Ergonomics
- Wellness programmes
- Health Promotion
- Practical Example
- Conclusion
Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)
This text aims to explore the importance of work-life balance and health care benefits as crucial elements of modern life-cycle benefits within companies. The text emphasizes the significance of these benefits for employee motivation, productivity, and overall company success.
- The definition and importance of life-cycle benefits
- The impact of socio-demographic and economic changes on the workplace
- The various forms and benefits of work-life balance initiatives
- The evolving landscape of health care benefits in modern workplaces
- The role of health and safety training, ergonomics, and wellness programs in promoting employee well-being
Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)
The introduction establishes the context for discussing work-life balance and health care benefits as essential elements of modern life-cycle benefits. It defines these benefits, highlighting their significance in employee motivation and organizational strategy. The changing workplace landscape, characterized by demographic shifts and economic pressures, is presented as a driving force behind the increasing importance of these benefits.
The chapter on work-life balance delves into the definition and importance of work-life balance initiatives. It explores various types of work-life balance benefits, including flexible work arrangements and support for childcare and eldercare. The chapter examines the benefits of work-life balance for both employees and employers, showcasing practical examples of successful implementation.
The chapter on health care benefits examines traditional and modern approaches to health care within the workplace. It explores the role of workplace environment, health management strategies, and modern health care methods, including health and safety training, ergonomics, and wellness programs. The chapter concludes by discussing the importance of health promotion and provides a practical example of a successful health care program.
Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)
The primary focus of this text is on work-life balance and health care benefits as essential forms of modern life-cycle benefits. Key themes include employee motivation, organizational strategy, socio-demographic changes, economic pressures, flexible work arrangements, health and safety training, ergonomics, and wellness programs. These concepts are explored in the context of promoting employee well-being and contributing to overall company success.
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- Anne Tucholka (Author), Stefanie Weese (Author), 2007, Work-life balance and health care benefits - Essential forms of modern life-cycle benefits, Munich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/79122
