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<Title>Human Resources Assoc. VP discusses HR's CLB Initiatives</Title>
<Tagline>For STAFF: Childcare, eldercare, family leave, medical leave</Tagline>
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    <div class="html-content">Valerie Thomas, UMBC's Associate Vice President for Human Resources, discussed UMBC's policies and opportunities for Career-Life Balance last Wednesday, May 6, during the campus-wide CLB Launch. Human Resources has a website dedicated to "Work-Life Balance" with respect to the following topics: <div><br></div><div><div><br></div><div>Employee Discounts</div><div><br></div><div>Relocation Resources</div><div><br></div><div>Childcare</div><div><br></div><div>Eldercare</div><div><br></div><div>Tuition Remission/Reimbursement</div><div><br></div><div><span>Holiday Schedule</span></div><div><br></div><div>Flexible Work Options</div><div><br></div><div>Family and Medical Leaves</div><div><br></div><div><span>Faculty &amp; Staff Assistance Programs</span></div><div><br></div><div>Health &amp; Wellness Resources</div><div><br></div><div>Alternative Work Arrangements</div><div><br></div><div>Professional Development</div><div><br></div><div>Career Information</div><div><br></div><div>Retirement Planning and Benefits</div></div><div><br></div><div>Visit HR's website here: <a href="http://hr.umbc.edu/work-life-balance/" rel="nofollow external" class="bo">http://hr.umbc.edu/work-life-balance/</a></div></div>
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<PostedAt>Mon, 11 May 2015 15:34:47 -0400</PostedAt>
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