• Last updated:2021-10-18

“Work-life balance” has different implications in two aspects. From an individual’s perspective, it means that an individual is able to suitably allocate time and effort for work, family, and recreation, to minimize the conflict of roles in work and family life, and to coordinate work and family care responsibilities. From an enterprise’s perspective, it means letting individuals shoulder work and family responsibilities in a physically and mentally healthy state by creating a corporate culture of care and respect, as well as implementing various systems and measures, allowing workers to gain a sense of achievement at work, enjoy harmonious family relations, and enjoy a fulfilling social life and recreation. work-life balanced measures will enable individuals to fully realize their true potential, and enterprises will also have stable and healthy human resources that are productive and competitive, which is necessary for achieving sustainable operations.

Concretely speaking, measures to achieve “Work-life balance” are implemented in three aspects:

1. Autonomy and achievement at work: Includes flexible working hours and flexible work, multiple leave programs, and employee career development, giving employees suitable flexibility to work or rest, making it more convenient for employees to take care of their family, pursue further education, or serve public interests.
2. Family care and support: Includes maternal protection measures, child care services, family care services, and family friendly measures.
3. Physical and mental health and safety: Includes physical and mental health lectures, health management or services, creating a health culture in the workplace, and work adjustments for workers with special needs.

　　Furthermore, according to Article 23 of the Act of Gender Equality in Employment, employers hiring more than one hundred employees shall set up breastfeeding (breast milk collection) room, child care facilities or provide suitable child care measures. Competent authorities shall subsidize the expenses to those employers who have set up breastfeeding (breast milk collection) room, childcare facilities or provided suitable childcare measures for their employees.

• Source:Department of Employment Welfare and Retirement
• Publication Date:2015-04-20
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