Examining the University of Denver's Family Friendly Benefits Plans: A Look at Creating More Family Friendly Benefits to Drive Employee Retention

Date of Award

3-2-2011

Document Type

Undergraduate Capstone Project

Degree Name

Master of Professional Studies

Organizational Unit

University College, Strategic Human Resources

Disciplines

Strategic HR Management

First Advisor

Katherine Frazier

Keywords

Benefits, Childcare resources, Employer supported benefits, Family friendly benefits, Family support, Family supportive initiatives, Retention, Work/life balance

Abstract

In the latter half of the twentieth century the workforce dynamic changed when the number of women entering the workforce increased by record amounts. In direct opposition to this change was the inability of organizations to meet the needs of employees with childcare concerns. Organizations and employees alike are best served when policies, procedures, and benefits are implemented to achieve a positive work/life balance. Companies that institute benefits that are supportive to families observe decreases in turnover and increased employee retention. Employees who are offered family friendly resources have been known to stay with companies even when offered a higher salary elsewhere. Demonstrating that retention of valued employees is linked to an organizations ability to offer support for family needs.

Publication Statement

Copyright is held by the author. Permanently suppressed.

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