Mission and Goals

Our Mission

The Centre for Families, Work and Well-Being is committed to using research and teaching expertise to promote individual and family well-being, responsive and productive work environments, and strong, sustainable communities.

Our goals are to

• Produce high quality research
• Disseminate research and contribute to the public good
• Conduct research and dissemination through strong ongoing partnerships and collaborations
• Manage activities with maximum effectiveness and integrity

The Centre capitalizes on the expertise of University faculty and staff from many disciplines who work in matters relevant to individual and family well-being, the interface between work and family, and contextual factors that affect workplace productivity and community supports. Affiliated faculty include some of the leading researchers in Canada on topics such as organizational health, family dynamics, social support and community development. The Centre's core strengths include strategic research, policy analysis and best practices development. While supporting academic research and work-life practitioners, the Centre also provides unique learning opportunities for students to develop abilities in research, policy analysis and outreach. The Centre was founded in 1998 at the University of Guelph in the College of Social and Applied Human Sciences.