In an increasingly complex and rapidly changing world, the long-term resilience of our institutions and societies depends not only on professional excellence or economic performance, but also on how consciously we support our employees at different stages of their life journey. The Family-Friendly University Center aims to support university employees and students in achieving work-life balance, and to assist employees and students in different life situations with its programs and services.
5 years ago, Semmelweis University launched a comprehensive employee well-being program called the Family-Friendly University program. Since then, the university has earned several prestigious employer branding certificates and awards.
Employee support services are primarily based on exploiting the university’s internal resources and synergies, so employees are both providers and users of services, which has an extremely positive impact on their commitment to the institution.
Dr. Béla Merkely highlighted that a family-friendly approach is a value that carries an increasingly positive social message. “In line with the objectives of the rector’s program, we want our university to be a place where, in addition to professional development and recognition, families are supported, having children is recognized, and where the university, as an employer, consciously works to ensure that employees are able to coordinate and balance their work with their private life,” the rector said.
The program enables Semmelweis University to be a workplace where interns, residents, specialists, teaching assistants and professors, as well as all university citizens working in administrative and operational areas, enter the buildings in the morning with joy and readiness to serve ; and after completing their daily tasks, they return home to their families with the experience of having successfully completed their work.
– emphasized Dr. Béla Merkely, who believes that the launch of the Semmelweis Family-Friendly University Program is a milestone for the university and all its citizens.
The program includes physical and mental health services, sports and lifestyle support opportunities, community and children’s programs, and numerous discounted services provided to Semmelweis University citizens.