As part of Adventure Life's policy, we welcome newborns in the office for the first 6 months to help make the transition back to work easier on Mom, Dad and baby ... and budget! And believe-you-me, we've put it to good use. Our Adventure Life family continues to grow -- sometimes, exponentially. For a while there it looked like pregnancy was contagious: four out of sixteen staff members expecting? That had to be more than simple coincidence. We started advising each other to steer clear of the kitchen because it was obvious there was "something in the water."
Since Adventure Life beginnings in early 1999, we've had a stream of charming babies set up shop with mom or pop -- 4 bouncing babies boys, and one delightful little girl. And, with the recent arrival of twins, we're looking forward to two more tiny bundles to show up in May when Mom, Mary, returns back to the office.
Parenting in the Workplace Institute, and Babies in the Workplace are sister organizations that are "dedicated to providing support, resources and objective analysis of parenting in the workplace programs." They have compiled a list of roughly 140 baby-friendly companies in the nation -- including Adventure Life. This NGO also provides great resources whether you're an employer or employee, the benefits of going baby-friendly, and great advice on making it work. For us, we've discovered what works and what doesn't. Example: Designated baby zones = works. Inflexibility and cookie-cutter expectations = doesn't.
As a mother of three and Adventure Life staff member, I can personally tell you how much I have appreciated this perk. My youngest two have joined me at the office -- and this policy provided me with such an unbelievable amount of relief to the countless anxieties that face a new mother returning back to work. Makes me proud to boast a little about it in our blog...
23 hours ago
Very well ececuted. Hily recomended. Great experiance
Nancy Kaierle
2 days ago
Belize adventures
I've worked with Adventure Life before in planning trips and appreciate the quality of trips they put together. They use knowledgeable local guides, comfortable lodgings, and assist with transportation. I find trip planning stressful, so am happy to turn it over to them. They work within our parameters of time, budget, activity level, and types of activities to give us great experiences!
Kaesa Footracer
2 days ago
I was reading and it was a good story I need to recommend it
Delilah DeLee
4 days ago
We have been working with Adventure Life for 5 years now and it is very easy to plan out our trips. Our holidays include customization of activities and side trips along with the standard packages available on the Adventure Life website. Kevin, Jess, Mary Rose and their teams have many recommendations that have enhanced our travel.
Joe
1 week ago
We went to the Patagonia on the Chile side and Perito Moreno in El Calafate, Argentina. Eric of San Diego handled our trip with expertise. The preparation went smoothly, despite some changes on our part with scheduling conflicts. He offered great advice which made us feel at ease with all decisions on the trip. It was truly a great experience.