Join a network of businesses committed to:

• Sharing best practices with local companies
• Investigating viable solutions for balancing work and family
• Having a forum to explore creative work/life ideas and solutions
• Having access to information and research
• Positioning Columbus as the national leader in work/life balance

Opportunities to Explore Ideas

• Three business round tables annually where members share best practices and discuss current topics.  These discussion groups stimulate and evoke positive change in terms of work/life balance issues that impact the bottom line in such areas as recruitment, retention and employee commitment.
• An annual Fall Executive Forum, where nationally recognized work/life experts are invited to address cost-effective solutions to many of the problems that face employers today. 
• Regular email communications to keep members up to date on work/life issues, current research and Circle of Business activities. 

 Work/Life Wellness Seminar

Choose a seminar from over 100 topics, including Diversity and Human Relations, Elder Care, Choosing Quality Child Care, Parenting, and work-related issues.  Or have one custom designed for the needs of your particular employees.  Seminars are typically held during the lunch period, but can be scheduled any time.

• T.A.P.P. Seminar - The Art of Positive Parenting (T.A.P.P.) seminar will help your employees gain insight and skills to better communicate and encourage their children through all stages of development.  Choose from topics that include Discipline, Communication, Self-Esteem, Problem Solving, Stress Management & Your Child, and Today’s Media.  The topics are helpful for parents and grandparents of all age children.
• Caring for Children Kit - You will receive a “Caring for Children” kit that includes brochures, a video and a binder with age-appropriate tip cards and other related information to assist your employees in finding quality child care and early education for their children.
• Electronic Newsbriefs and Trend Reports - You will receive a monthly “Work & Family Newsbrief” and a monthly “Trend Report” created by the national Work-Life Clearinghouse, with key information that could make a difference in your company’s bottom line.  You will also receive monthly “Elder Care Tips” to help your employees with family aging issues.

To join the Circle of Business, contact us.