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Work-Life Balance

A variety of resources are available to assist SUNY employees in finding balance between their work and personal obligations:

Work-Life Services ‌

NYS Work-Life Services - negotiated benefits programs for Executive Branch employees, designed to increase employee productivity and morale by improving the quality of work and life for employees

• Employee Assistance Program - provides confidential information, assessment, and referral services to NYS employees, their families, and retirees for a wide range of issues including work, family, finances, health & well-being, mental health, addiction, and stress; EAP coordinator contacts are available here, or via (800) 822-0244 (24/7)
• Flex Spending Accounts (FSA) - offers ways to pay for dependent care and health care expenses with pre-tax dollars
• Childcare Centers - worksite childcare centers hosted by agencies across New York State to provide convenient, quality care at affordable rates for children of New York State employees
• Pre-Retirement Planning Information - information available in videos and publications online, as well as via live seminars
• NYS-Ride - allows employees to save money on a monthly basis on eligible public transportation expenses through pre-tax payroll deductions
• WellNYS Everyday - short-term and long-term tips to be well and stay well

Additional Resources:

2-1-1 (3-1-1 in NYC) - a free, confidential referral & information helpline & web site that connects people from all communities to the essential health & human services for financial-, domestic-, health-, and disaster-related concerns, 24/7

CSEA Quality of Work Life Grants 2017-2021

UUP Family Leave/Work Guide