The article discusses on the efficacy work-life initiatives implemented by several organizations. According to the author, work-life initiatives such as flextime plan represent a growing conviction in business to attract and retain highly productive employees. He cites that the important component of work-life programs is the training of employees to handle their freedoms responsibly, as well as managers to properly assess employee requests and supervise workers engaged in work-life initiatives. Ellen Galinsky of Families and Work Institute asserts that work-life initiatives are one component of an effective modern workplace. Details about the work-life initiatives carried out by Citigroup Inc. and International Business Machines Corp. are presented.