Many UW–Madison employees face additional family care responsibilities, which they must balance with their job responsibilities at times. These family challenges may include child care, elder care, or care for other family members.
To support employees and to lessen these challenges, the university encourages units to offer workplace flexibilities to employees where possible and appropriate. Workplace flexibilities may include telecommuting, job sharing, alternative work weeks, variable hours, reassignment, and more. Of course, not every situation can be accommodated; for example, remote work may not be possible in some cases, or the work must be done at a particular time and in a particular location.
If you are an employee seeking assistance in balancing work and family care responsibilities, we encourage you to speak with your supervisor or department chair. Every employee concern will be individually evaluated based on duties, work environment, and workplace needs. If you have a medical or disability-related concern, contact your Divisional Disability Representative (DDR).
If you are a supervisor or department chair, UW–Madison will support your efforts to assist employees facing family caregiving challenges.
Questions?
If you are an employee with family caregiving questions or concerns, please contact:
- Your supervisor or department chair.
- The local human resources contact where you work.
If you have a medical or disability-related concern, contact your Divisional Disability Representative (DDR).
If you are a supervisor or department chair and have questions or need assistance, please contact the human resources representative in your school, college, or division.
Caregiving Resources
- Office of Child Care and Family Resources, UW–MadisonBuilding access to affordable, high-quality child care for UW families
- Child Care Financial Assistance OptionsResources provided by the Office of Child Care and Family Resources
- Parenting and Family Relationships, Division of ExtensionYour source for research-based information about parenting and relationships for families and the professionals who serve them.
- LifeMatters
See Caregiving Needs on the LifeMatters website.