Work/Life Balance is about adjusting working patterns to combine work and family life. The Government is supporting this concept with an initiative "to encourage employers to introduce flexible working practices which both benefit the business and enable employees to balance work and the rest of their lives more successfully".

The Southampton Early Years Development and Childcare Partnership hastaken strong initiatives locally and isactively encouraging businesses to take advantage of a Work/Life Balance programme. Support is available through the Partnership to advise businesses on the benefits of Work/Life Balance based on previous experience.