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WORK LIFE BALANCE [2 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2020-10-02
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Mental health and hygiene
- Working Practices and Conditions
- Sociology of the Family
- Collaboration with the OQLF
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- work-life balance
1, record 1, English, work%2Dlife%20balance
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- life-work balance 2, record 1, English, life%2Dwork%20balance
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A time management method that allows a person to find a balance between the responsibilities and demands of work and those related to other aspects of life, such as family, friends and leisure. 3, record 1, English, - work%2Dlife%20balance
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Work-life balance is about adjusting working patterns. Employers are developing a wide range of work-life balance options, covering flexible working arrangements and flexible benefit packages. Examples include flextime, job-sharing, working from home, time off in lieu and breaks from work. 4, record 1, English, - work%2Dlife%20balance
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Hygiène et santé mentales
- Régimes et conditions de travail
- Sociologie de la famille
- Collaboration avec l'OQLF
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- conciliation travail-vie personnelle
1, record 1, French, conciliation%20travail%2Dvie%20personnelle
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- conciliation travail-vie privée 1, record 1, French, conciliation%20travail%2Dvie%20priv%C3%A9e
correct, feminine noun
- équilibre travail-vie personnelle 2, record 1, French, %C3%A9quilibre%20travail%2Dvie%20personnelle
correct, masculine noun
- équilibre travail-vie privée 3, record 1, French, %C3%A9quilibre%20travail%2Dvie%20priv%C3%A9e
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Mode d'aménagement du temps qui favorise un équilibre entre les responsabilités et les contraintes liées au travail et celles liées à d'autres aspects de la vie, tels que la famille, les amis et les loisirs. 4, record 1, French, - conciliation%20travail%2Dvie%20personnelle
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2016-02-15
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Federal Government Programs (Canadian)
- Taxation
- Social Security and Employment Insurance
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- Universal Child Care Benefit
1, record 2, English, Universal%20Child%20Care%20Benefit
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
- UCCB 1, record 2, English, UCCB
correct
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- Choice in Child Care Allowance 2, record 2, English, Choice%20in%20Child%20Care%20Allowance
former designation, correct
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The UCCB was introduced in 2006 as a taxable benefit designed to help Canadian families, as they try to balance work and family life, by supporting their child care choices through direct financial support. On January 1, 2015, the UCCB was expanded to include a new benefit for children aged 6 through 17, and the payments that parents receive for children under the age of 6 were increased. 1, record 2, English, - Universal%20Child%20Care%20Benefit
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Titres de programmes fédéraux (Gouvernement canadien)
- Fiscalité
- Sécurité sociale et assurance-emploi
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- Prestation universelle pour la garde d'enfants
1, record 2, French, Prestation%20universelle%20pour%20la%20garde%20d%27enfants
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
- PUGE 1, record 2, French, PUGE
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- Allocation pour le choix en matière de garde d'enfants 2, record 2, French, Allocation%20pour%20le%20choix%20en%20mati%C3%A8re%20de%20garde%20d%27enfants
former designation, correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
La PUGE a été introduite en 2006 comme une prestation imposable conçue pour venir en aide aux familles canadiennes qui cherchent à établir un équilibre entre le travail et la vie de famille et appuyer leurs choix en matière de garde d'enfants par l'entremise d'un soutien financier direct. Le 1er janvier 2015, la PUGE a été élargie pour inclure une nouvelle prestation pour les enfants âgés de 6 à 17, et les versements que les parents reçoivent pour les enfants âgés de moins de 6 ans ont été augmentés. 1, record 2, French, - Prestation%20universelle%20pour%20la%20garde%20d%27enfants
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Títulos de programas federales (Gobierno canadiense)
- Sistema tributario
- Seguridad social y seguro de desempleo
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- Prestación Universal por el Cuidado de Hijos
1, record 2, Spanish, Prestaci%C3%B3n%20Universal%20por%20el%20Cuidado%20de%20Hijos
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
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