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...
TrustScore 4.8 | 179 reviews
TrustScore 4.8 of 5
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20 hours ago
What made our Costa Rica experience great was the wonderful places we stayed and transportation to get to our different areas to visit was excellent! The white water rafting and the snorkeling & dolphin watching were really fun!
Michell Murphy
1 day ago
I received a quick and friendly response from my contact, Christina Mayo, both in email and phone calls. My request for information was provided in less than a day. She took a few minutes to chat about family and events. Dealing with her has always been a pleasure!
Mary Ann
2 days ago
First class all the way. Enjoyed our Guide, Karla, Driver Mark so much. Personalized tour of Antigua during Easter was like a National Geographic in person. Trip of the Lifetime. Such a spiritual and magical tour. Many Thanks.
Ben Shaver
Ben Shaver, Jr.
4 days ago
Adventure Life is always an excellent choice when planning complicated, extreme, or exotic vacations or expeditions. They provide friendly professional services and advice and are enthusiastic and encouraging in helping us to prepare and thoroughly enjoy our trip. They handle all the details which greatly reduces the stress of planning a difficult trip. I'm very impressed with Adventure Life and definitely recommend them to friends and family.
Scott Trochim
6 days ago
The response from Adventure Life to my first inquiry was prompt and promising. I worked with Jamie Broeckel, Trip Planner, via text, email, and phone calls- always extremely responsive and thorough with information and explaining the process to arrange a private tour for me to Malaysia Borneo. Within about week, the booking was complete and I made decisions because of Jamie's great customer service , friendly manner, and overall competence on behalf of the company's travel expertise. Now I have an itinerary, additional Trip Planner Assistants, several links for vital information for traveling to Maylasia, etc. Still many details for Sept. trip, but now the heavy lifting is done and I can enjoy the rest of the anticipation and research!! Thanks Jamie- you are amazing!!!!