Benefits, Employee Wellness and Work-Life provides strategic consultation for prospective and current employees, as well as pending retirees, for benefits and retirement planning while administering several pre-tax and post-tax benefit plans. The unit’s Consultants ‘Build a Thriving Pack’ assisting faculty and staff via their work with colleges and divisions in achieving healthy lifestyle goals that address NC State’s six elements of Wellness. Benefits, Employee Wellness and Work-Life provides programs and services to help employees maintain a positive work-life balance including leave, recognition, perks and childcare programs.