A job board focused on work/life balance

I’m very excited to announce that last Thursday the job board for those interested in more work/life balance I have been talking about for over a year went live!   I could tell you why it took so long…but I’d rather tell you what I learned during that time:  there is no such thing as a universally flexible job or a company who will be universally flexible with every member of its workforce.  So don’t expect to find only flexible jobs listed on this board.  And don’t expect that if you apply to one of these companies you will be guaranteed a flexible job.  It is just not realistic.  Flexibility at work is a two-way street that requires discussion and thought on both sides.

However, the companies listed here “walk the talk” on work/life balance.  They have employees working flexibly, they want to have employees working flexibly, they know it’s good for their bottom line and they would like you to know that you are important to them and are responsible for their success.    So you do not need to be afraid to talk with these companies about your particular life and how work fits in to it.  If you ask about more flexibility at work with these companies your resume will not automatically end up in the circular file as soon as you leave the interview.

How do we know this?  In order to post jobs on this board companies need to be either affiliated with a couple of very reputable work/life non-profits or they need to answer a questionnaire.  Otherwise…their money is no good here.

Please check out the job board and the companies listed on it.  Of course, please tell your friends.  And please let companies who are flexing and want to promote that fact know they now have a job board dedicated to them.

We are at the beginning of this journey and expect the board to grow and change.  We need you to make that happen.  Open, honest feedback is welcome and encouraged at “jobs at careerlifeconnection dot com.”

I look forward to your thoughts!