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The Boston College Center for Work & FamilyÌýis the country's leading university-based center focused on helping employers enhance the employee experience, increase employee productivity, and improve the quality of employee lives. We develop high-quality programming and cutting-edge research on a range of topics, from diversity in the workplace to mental health.
Upcoming Events
Read our Latest Resources
The Sandwich Generation in the Workplace
2024 LGBTQ+ Employees Progress Report
Member Spotlight: AbbVie Launches Well-Being Essentials for People Leaders (Q&A with Leah Holzwarth)
Bridging the academic and corporate worlds
“The Center's role has always been to bring together some of the world's leading academics with corporate practitioners to increase our understanding of how to improve the employee experience. We do this through our collaborative research, educational forums, and Roundtable meetings. ”
Our Research
At the Center for Work and Family, we study much more than our name would suggest. Our evidence-based research covers a wide range of areas, and is constantly evolving as new challenges, such as the COVID-19 pandemic, arise. Below are four of our most-researched topics.Ìý
Work-Life and Flexibility
Research exploring shifting gender roles and ways organizations can help employees manage professional and personal responsibilities.Ìý
Employee Well-Being
Publications focusing on creating workplace cultures that promote employee physical, emotional, social, and financial well-being.
Talent Management
Research focused on the ways organizations can attract, engage, and advance talent while helping employees actively manage their own careers.Ìý
Diverse & Inclusive Workplaces
Reports and briefings reviewing workplace strategies focused on diversity & inclusion as well as appreciated differences in gender, culture, and socio-economic background.
Become a Roundtable Member
The Boston College Workforce Roundtable is the premier learning and networking community for progressive employers who seek to provide a superior employee experience. Based in the Carroll School of Management at Boston College, the Roundtable combines the most valuable aspects of a professional community and the resources of a leading academic institution for members, including interactive events and access to informational resources.
Featured Resources
2024 Trend: Maximizing support for caregivers and families of all types
In a push to democratize offerings and retain critical talent, employers are focused on maximizing support for caregivers and families of all types.ÌýWhen it comes to caregiving, employers must begin to measure the extent of caregiving responsibilities among their workers.