{"id":649,"date":"2022-10-25T12:20:31","date_gmt":"2022-10-25T19:20:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hr.uw.edu\/worklife\/?page_id=649"},"modified":"2026-07-07T20:41:07","modified_gmt":"2026-07-08T03:41:07","slug":"worklife","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/hr.uw.edu\/worklife\/","title":{"rendered":"WorkLife"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Welcome to WorkLife at the University of Washington! We believe you&#8217;re more than just an employee. You\u2019re a whole person, with many roles, responsibilities and experiences that shape your well-being. <\/p>\n<p>Whether you&#8217;re caring for a loved one, navigating housing, planning for your family&#8217;s future, or looking for support through personal or professional challenges, WorkLife is here to help. Our programs, services, and resources are designed to connect you with the information and support you need to thrive\u2014both at work and in your personal life.<\/p>\n<div  class=\"grid row equal full-width gold \" >\n<div  class=\"col-sm p-5\">\n<section aria-labelledby=\"childcare18\">\n<div  class=\"card text-left no-image white \" style=\"width:100%\">\n<div class=\"card-body\">\n<h2 id=\"childcare18\" class=\"card-title mb-0\">Childcare<\/h2>\n<div class=\"udub-slant-divider\"><span><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"card-content\">\n<p>Childcare options and community resources for UW faculty and staff.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"button\"><a href=\"https:\/\/hr.uw.edu\/worklife\/child-care-and-caregiving\/\" class=\"btn btn-lg arrow primary purple\"><span>Childcare options<\/span><span class=\"arrow-box\"><span class=\"arrow\"><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n<div  class=\"col-sm p-5\">\n<section aria-labelledby=\"adult-and-eldercare25\">\n<div  class=\"card text-left no-image white \" style=\"width:100%\">\n<div class=\"card-body\">\n<h2 id=\"adult-and-eldercare25\" class=\"card-title mb-0\">Adult and eldercare<\/h2>\n<div class=\"udub-slant-divider\"><span><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"card-content\">\n<p>Consultation, education, and resources for caring for adults and aging loved ones.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"button\"><a href=\"https:\/\/hr.uw.edu\/worklife\/caring-for-adults\/\" class=\"btn btn-lg arrow primary purple\"><span>Adult and eldercare options<\/span><span class=\"arrow-box\"><span class=\"arrow\"><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n<div  class=\"col-sm p-5\">\n<section aria-labelledby=\"housing-solutions25\">\n<div  class=\"card text-left no-image white \" style=\"width:100%\">\n<div class=\"card-body\">\n<h2 id=\"housing-solutions25\" class=\"card-title mb-0\">Housing solutions<\/h2>\n<div class=\"udub-slant-divider\"><span><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"card-content\">\n<p>Housing resources available to UW employees.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"button\"><a href=\"https:\/\/hr.uw.edu\/worklife\/housing\/\" class=\"btn btn-lg arrow primary purple\"><span>UW housing resources<\/span><span class=\"arrow-box\"><span class=\"arrow\"><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"margin-top: -120px\">\n<div  class=\"grid row equal full-width gold \" >\n<div  class=\"col-sm p-5\">\n<section aria-labelledby=\"employee-assistance-program95\">\n<div  class=\"card text-left no-image white \" style=\"width:100%\">\n<div class=\"card-body\">\n<h2 id=\"employee-assistance-program95\" class=\"card-title mb-0\">Employee Assistance Program<\/h2>\n<div class=\"udub-slant-divider\"><span><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"card-content\">\n<p>Connecting PEBB-eligible employees with experts for life&#8217;s challenges.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"button\"><a href=\"https:\/\/hr.uw.edu\/worklife\/employee-assistance-program\/\" class=\"btn btn-lg arrow primary purple\"><span>Meet EAP programs<\/span><span class=\"arrow-box\"><span class=\"arrow\"><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n<div  class=\"col-sm p-5\">\n<section aria-labelledby=\"worklife-programming-at-a-glance46\">\n<div  class=\"card text-left no-image white \" style=\"width:100%\">\n<div class=\"card-body\">\n<h2 id=\"worklife-programming-at-a-glance46\" class=\"card-title mb-0\">WorkLife programming at a glance<\/h2>\n<div class=\"udub-slant-divider\"><span><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"card-content\">\n<p>Download a PDF summarizing WorkLife&#8217;s network of support programs and resources.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"button\"><a href=\"https:\/\/uwnetid.sharepoint.com\/:b:\/r\/sites\/uwhr_web_document_library\/Shared%20Documents\/worklife-summary-20251016-a11y.pdf?csf=1&#038;web=1&#038;e=xWNEDY\" class=\"btn btn-lg arrow primary purple\"><span>Workday programming PDF<\/span><span class=\"arrow-box\"><span class=\"arrow\"><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n<div  class=\"col-sm p-5\">\n<section aria-labelledby=\"for-pet-parents60\">\n<div  class=\"card text-left no-image white \" style=\"width:100%\">\n<div class=\"card-body\">\n<h2 id=\"for-pet-parents60\" class=\"card-title mb-0\">For pet parents<\/h2>\n<div class=\"udub-slant-divider\"><span><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"card-content\">\n<p>Resources for juggling the demands of caring for pets and furry friends.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"button\"><a href=\"https:\/\/hr.uw.edu\/worklife\/for-pet-parents\/\" class=\"btn btn-lg arrow primary purple\"><span>Pet parent resources<\/span><span class=\"arrow-box\"><span class=\"arrow\"><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"margin-top: -120px\">\n<div  class=\"grid row equal full-width gold \" >\n<div  class=\"col-sm p-5\">\n<section aria-labelledby=\"resources-for-managers39\">\n<div  class=\"card text-left no-image white \" style=\"width:100%\">\n<div class=\"card-body\">\n<h2 id=\"resources-for-managers39\" class=\"card-title mb-0\">Resources for managers<\/h2>\n<div class=\"udub-slant-divider\"><span><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"card-content\">\n<p>Create a supportive environment for your team with guides and resources for managers.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"button\"><a href=\"https:\/\/hr.uw.edu\/worklife\/resources-for-managers\/\" class=\"btn btn-lg arrow primary purple\"><span>Support my team<\/span><span class=\"arrow-box\"><span class=\"arrow\"><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n<div  class=\"col-sm p-5\">\n<section aria-labelledby=\"about-worklife33\">\n<div  class=\"card text-left no-image white \" style=\"width:100%\">\n<div class=\"card-body\">\n<h2 id=\"about-worklife33\" class=\"card-title mb-0\">About WorkLife<\/h2>\n<div class=\"udub-slant-divider\"><span><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"card-content\">\n<p>Learn about current initiatives and meet the team.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"button\"><a href=\"https:\/\/hr.uw.edu\/worklife\/about\/\" class=\"btn btn-lg arrow primary purple\"><span>Meet WorkLife<\/span><span class=\"arrow-box\"><span class=\"arrow\"><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n<div  class=\"col-sm p-5\">\n<section aria-labelledby=\"worklife-events41\">\n<div  class=\"card text-left no-image white \" style=\"width:100%\">\n<div class=\"card-body\">\n<h2 id=\"worklife-events41\" class=\"card-title mb-0\">WorkLife events<\/h2>\n<div class=\"udub-slant-divider\"><span><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"card-content\">\n<p>Connect with WorkLife at upcoming events and Employee Experience offerings.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"button\"><a href=\"https:\/\/hr.uw.edu\/worklife\/calendar\/\" class=\"btn btn-lg arrow primary purple\"><span>WorkLife events<\/span><span class=\"arrow-box\"><span class=\"arrow\"><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"max-width:1500px;margin:0 auto;padding:0 30px\">\n<div  class=\"grid row    \" >\n<h1>Featured<\/h1>\n<\/div>\n<section aria-labelledby=\"toolkit:-finding-the-right-child-care-option-for-your-family10\">\n<div  class=\"card text-left large half-block purple img-right\" style=\"width:100%\">\n<div class=\"image-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/hr.uw.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Quad-seattle_300x150.jpg\"  alt=\"aerial view of campus and Seattle\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"card-body\">\n<div class=\"inner-card-body\">\n<h2 id=\"toolkit:-finding-the-right-child-care-option-for-your-family10\" class=\"card-title\">Toolkit: Finding the right child care option for your family<\/h2>\n<p>Designed to guide you through the diverse childcare resources available both at the university and across Washington state.<\/p>\n<p class=\"button\"><a href=\"https:\/\/hr.uw.edu\/worklife\/resources-for-managers\/finding-the-right-childcare-option-for-your-family-toolkit\/\" class=\"btn btn-lg arrow secondary light-gold\"><span>Read the toolkit<\/span><span class=\"arrow-box\"><span class=\"arrow\"><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section aria-labelledby=\"expectant-parent-planning-guide86\">\n<div  class=\"card text-left large half-block purple img-right\" style=\"width:100%\">\n<div class=\"image-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/hr.uw.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/UW-Bench_300x150.jpg\"  alt=\"bench in the UW quad\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"card-body\">\n<div class=\"inner-card-body\">\n<h2 id=\"expectant-parent-planning-guide86\" class=\"card-title\">Expectant parent planning guide<\/h2>\n<p>Tips for planning your parental leave and a guide to all of the benefits available to you as a UW employee.<\/p>\n<p class=\"button\"><a 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