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  1. #1
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    Default Creche in the workplace - good idea or not?

    I currently work in an Aged Care Facility and our CEO is looking at the possibility of opening a Creche on site to assist employees with children as we have a lot of work absences due to school holidays and pupil free days.
    Can any one tell me if they have succesfully or heard of some one who has succesfully implemented a workplace creche and what the pros and cons are?

    I am a little weary of the idea even though I am a mum and it would be a great help.... I am concerned with comunicable diseases and noise levels due to this being an aged care facility.

  2. #2
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    Insurance is another issue.

  3. #3
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    Hi,

    I agree with Mark about the insurance issue, which you need to check out. However I'm not sure about the 'communicable diseases' part. Although babies and very young children do appear to spread things very quickly, I think the media has a tendancy to scare people around the swine flu situation. Still, you should get some professional advice and take any necessary precautions. Policies and procedures should also be developed to ensure everyone understands how your creche will work once it's up and running. Perhaps you could ask your staff to give their views on the subject.

    Personally I think a creche is a good idea, and should form part of your work/life balance strategy. You should also promote a family friendly organisational culture.

    Hope this helps.



    Cheers
    Michaela

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