HRM 185 - Work-Life Integration: HR Strategies, Benefits and Policy

Delivery Options Online Asynchronous

UCalgary Continuing Education

Course Description

PENDING UNIVERSITY OF CALGARY GOVERNANCE APPROVAL

As workforce expectations evolve, organizations are rethinking how work and personal life intersect. In this course, you will explore how work-life dynamics influence employee well-being, engagement, and organizational performance.

Grounded in current social and demographic trends, the course examines work-family conflict, dependent care realities, and the impact of stress on today’s workforce. You will also explore how technology, shifting expectations, and changing employment patterns are redefining flexibility and how people experience work. Through an applied lens, you will evaluate existing practices and identify opportunities to better support diverse employee needs while maintaining organizational effectiveness.

By the end of the course, you will be equipped to build a practical, evidence-informed business case for work-life integration, linking improved approaches to retention, engagement, and healthier, more sustainable organizations.

Topics of Instruction

Foundations of Work–Life Integration
Changing Workforce and Family Demographics
Work Design, Schedules, and Employment Practices
Organizational Culture, Benefits, and Supports
Policies, Legislation, and Government Programs

Course Details

By completion of this course, successful learners will be able to:

Discuss how the employee’s roles at work and at home affect their overall well-being.
Describe how social and demographic trends influence employees’ work-life integration.
Analyze how employment practices and HR programs support a comprehensive work-life integration package.
Examine various technological and personal factors that shape expectations for flexible work arrangements and related employment choices.
Evaluate how government legislation and workplace policies impact work-life integration.
Create a business case that shows how work‑life integration practices can support organizational goals and employee well-being.

Notes

Formerly: BMC 356 HR Perspectives on Work-Life Integration

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HRM 185 - 001

Jan 12, 2027

Online Asynchronous

Available

Online Asynchronous

Jan 12, 2027 to Mar 22, 2027

30.0

Online Asynchronous

Flat Fee non-credit

$599.00

Reading List / Textbook

No textbook required.

Section Notes

This course uses Desire2Learn (D2L), an online learning management system. The instructor will post the course outline and other materials in D2L. For more information about D2L, please visit our Online Learning Resources.

Students unfamiliar with online learning are encouraged to take our free Digital Skills for Learning Online course.

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Unless otherwise stated, notice of withdrawal or transfer from a course must be received at least seven calendar days prior to the start date of the course.