Athena SWAN in SHW
Work/life balance
One of the main issues in academia is juggling work and personal life. We have developed a number of initiatives to address this problem from the outset. Work/life balance is emphasized during staff inductions, specific initiatives are highlighted in the monthly SHW newsletter and staff away days feature a work/life balance activity, such as yoga or mindfulness.
SHW working groups
The activities of these Athena Swan working groups contribute to supporting colleagues' work/life balance:
- SHW (WOW) wellbeing of older workers group
- SHW maternity, paternity, parental and carer issues group
- SHW mentoring arrangements group
SHW guidelines
A number of our guidelines include elements aimed at helping to ensure good work/life balance:
- SHW flexitime scheme
- SHW guidance on good practice for online meetings
- SHW guidance on good practice for remote studying
- SHW guidance on good practice for remote working
- SHW core meeting hours (10am to 4pm) policy
- SHW dogs at work guideline
- SHW email guidance and etiquette
- SHW working on public holidays guideline
Other SHW resources and initiatives
Related University of Glasgow resources
- Flexible working toolkit
- Leave policies
- Working time directive and regulations (professional services staff only)
- Trade unions at the University of Glasgow
