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IBM
is sponsoring many “fun ‘n’ learn” activities
for its employees and their children to encourage a work/ life balance,
under the aegis of IBM Global Work/ Life Fund. The company emphasises
on Work/ Life balance as a key component to enhance the quality
of life and productivity of every IBM employee across the globe.
This year these activities will be organised through GenieKids,
a forerunner in innovative and effective child-development.
Between
April 1 and May 31, 2002, IBM is sponsoring the ‘Young Explorers
Summer Camp’, comprising programmes like Explorer’s Club,
Hobby Club and Yoga Club. This camp is open for all children between
four to twelve years at the GenieKid Resource Centre. Commenting
on IBM’s support of work/ life programme, Abraham Thomas, managing
director, IBM India said, “IBM is committed in providing our
employees with an attractive and comfortable working environment
to maintain a healthy and productive lifestyle. This initiative
will help our employees deal with the demands of home and family
better in these times of hectic schedules and work pressure. Work/Life
balance is a strategic initiative that helps IBM attract, motivate
and retain the very best talent in the technology industry.”
The
Resource Centre houses a library, activity based games, pottery
classes, computer classes, etc. IBM employees can also attend parenting
workshops.
The
IBM Global Work/ Life Fund is a US$50 million fund launched in the
year 2000 by Ted Childs, vice president, IBM Global Workforce Diversity.
This fund aims to facilitate the development of innovative programmes
around the world for IBM employees.
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