Description
The aim of the Project is to improve the reconciliation of work and family life balance of the general public (i.e. employees). A series of activities have been planned that include a training programme for (future) mentors; a development programme for employers (including seminars with expert speakers, a study visit to Norway and one-on-one meetings with mentors); a series of conferences and seminars to a wider audience of employers and employees; a survey and a media campaign for employers and employees; a seminar for journalists; creation of a new website including an online survey and materials. The expected outcomes include a change in the work and family life as well as gender balance discourse within society; a more flexible work environment for employees (especially those with care responsibilities); the existence of a group of employers who have tried out (and continue implementing) a series of activities that promote the reconciliation of work and family life and a virtual space where topics such as work-life balance, gender equality and sustainable business are adequately and frequently addressed.
Summary of project results
The Project improved the reconciliation of work and family life balance of the general public (i.e. employees). A series of activities were carried out that included a training programme for (future) mentors; a development programme for employers (including seminars with expert speakers, a study visit to Norway and one-on-one meetings with mentors); a series of conferences and seminars to a wider audience of employers and employees; a survey and a media campaign for employers and employees; a seminar for journalists; creation of a new website including an online survey and materials. The expected outcomes included a more flexible work environment for employees (especially those with care responsibilities); the existence of a group of employers who have tried out (and continue implementing) a series of activities that promote the reconciliation of work and family life and a virtual space where topics such as work-life balance, gender equality and sustainable business were adequately and frequently addressed.
Summary of bilateral results
KUN Center from Norway brought into the project the Scandinavian perspective of gender mainstreaming as well as the competence in balancing work-life balance. KUN Center organised a study tour for 19 enterpreneurs taking part in the mentoring programme. Cooperation with expert Lindis Sloan from KUN Center was excellent and both sides were very satisfied with the cooperation.