eLTER SPF webinar: Work-life balance in an academic workplace

This SPF webinar will build on the workshop “Good Practices for Work-Life Balance in an Academic Workplace” held at the eLTER Science Conference in Tampere. That workshop explored strategies for creating more inclusive scientific workplaces that prioritize work-life balance, with particular attention to the challenges faced by parents balancing professional and caregiving responsibilities.

In this webinar, we will present the key findings from the Tampere workshop and open the discussion to the broader SPF community, in order to gather additional perspectives and experiences. Topics will include flexible work arrangements, parental leave policies (with insights into different legal frameworks across European countries), childcare support, and fostering a supportive organizational culture. The session will address both short-term best practices at the organizational level and long-term strategies for institutions, with the goal of promoting work-life balance and advancing gender equality in science. Interactive discussions will provide participants with the opportunity to share their own experiences, learn from others, and exchange ideas on effective approaches.

The outcomes of this webinar will be summarized in an eLTER newsletter post, further raising awareness of the activities of the eLTER Equality and Equity Team (eLTER-EET).

Presenters: Paulina Rajewicz and Katarina Sladakovic, University of Helsinki

Registration: https://elomake.helsinki.fi/lomakkeet/136633/lomake.html

Zoom link: https://helsinki.zoom.us/j/68495048378?pwd=jpAXgXKyrNIVPz4xMPL13fBX1CYB3b.1