It would be nice to think that the companies on the leading edge of work life balance programs are simply being good citizens and doing the right thing. But, the fact is that these programs make good business sense. In addition to increased productivity and employee satisfaction, companies can retain valuable employees in a competitive environment, and attract new employees with these programs. Every generation in the workforce today reports that work and life balance is one of the top issues for them and that they want to work in a company that supports their desire to have more balance in their life. Whatever the reason for the movement, we should be glad it is upon us. Who are the companies with programs, what do the programs look like and what results have they achieved. You might be surprised to know that these companies cut across all industries in the private and the public sector. Here are some examples of program components...

Supplies: Drum carder or hand carders Dyed wool Dyed silk noils Angelina Luxury fibers like cashmere, angora, and alpaca And, if you are like me, a color wheel. I need a color wheel when I am working with color blending to avoid making mud. Joseph Itten identifies seven color contrasts. The contrasts I use when dyeing are hue, light and dark as opposed to saturation , and warm and cool. I avoid complements unless the color areas are large. For instance, complements work when dyeing large areas of spaced dyed yarn, but may not when applying many colors in a painterly fashion. Complements may not work in carding for color because the colors don t juxtapose, but blend and mud may result. Light and dark may get lost in a blending situation. Analogous colors and monochromatic colors are great tools to use when choosing colors for color blending. Equal parts of most colors work well together. A small amount of one hue may be lost in a...

London boasts some of the best plays and musicals in the world. You will often find A list celebrities joining in productions across the capital with passionate theatre goers paying very little for the privilege of seeing the best in action. London is a buffet of entertainment that delights all tastes. Ballet to Hamlet; Mozart to Mamma Mia London is a hub of theatre excitement and creativity. Why not pop along to the theatre whilst you re in town and catch up on the best that London has to offer. The show line up over August and September caters for a wide variety of tastes. The classic, A Midsummer Night s Dream , is perfect for the mild evenings. This funny and worldly Shakespeare classic has enticed thousands and is a must see for all ages. Hay Fever , another comical theatre production, stars the captivating Judy Dench at her very best. Brasil Brasileiro , inspired by the Brazilian culture, combines sexy samba rhythms with slinky...