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Did you know: During WWII the U.S. funded the nation's first (and only) universal child care program in American history? We needed women in the workforce so we designed the workforce for families. But the men came back from war, and we went back to the way things were before — broken. And not much has changed since. At #AspenIdeasFestival, Moms First's Founder and CEO, Reshma Saujani, shared this little history lesson alongside Grace Bastidas, Jenna Bush Hager, and Aliza Pressman, Ph.D., discussing some of the most pressing issues on the minds of parents today. We're relentless in our fight to win affordable child care, paid leave, and equal pay because we know we can make it a reality — because we’ve done it before. We're driven by our belief that when moms come together and fight for ourselves, we can once and for all revolutionize our society, workplaces, and policies to *finally* work for moms.

"Your voice matters" 👏 It is crucial to keep in mind why we're so passionate about affordable childcare options for employees. These days, nobody should have to choose between their job and their family. Offering childcare benefits isn't just a nice perk anymore—it's something we absolutely need to do and we will keep working towards beating the childcare crisis one family at a time.

A recent poll by INBOUND revealed that the vast majority of respondents (48%) ranked 'work-life balance' as the most crucial factor in job satisfaction. At Upwards, we understand that one of the biggest imbalances in achieving work-life balance is the challenge of securing reliable, affordable childcare. Childcare needs and crises can create significant stress and disrupt an employee's ability to perform at their best. When these needs aren’t met, employees are at major risk of: -Leaving their jobs 🏃♀️ -Missing work 🚫 -Showing up late ⏰ -Struggling to meet performance and productivity goals 📉 If you're committed to improving work-life balance for your employees, it's time to consider how childcare support can play a pivotal role. Let's create workplaces where everyone can thrive! 🌟 #WorkLifeBalance #Childcare #EmployeeSupport #Productivity #JobSatisfaction #Upwards

Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo discusses the annual National Child Care Innovation Summit. Watch more of the interview: cnb.cx/3W0afaI

We give you 5 reasons why you need childcare benefits as a remote employer. Did you know that according to Forbes by 2025, 32.6 million Americans will work remote? Balancing work and childcare at home can be stressful. Providing a stipend for childcare will alleviate this stress, not to mention increase employee retention by 50%, enhance productivity and benefit your company economically by reducing abseteeism. Read more in our infographic below⬇

"It's summer break and I'm a mom, of course I ..." Of course I was able to continue balancing my professional and personal lives the same way I do during the school year, because my company offers childcare as a benefit that didn't leave me scrambling for summer care. Sound like a dream? It can be reality when employers choose to support their employee populations with smart, flexible care benefits.

According to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics, the average employee in the US gets 11- 18 days of PTO per year. Yet the average working parent missed 21 days of work last year due to - you guessed it - childcare issues. With stats like that, it's no surprise that 81% of working parents reported they would be more likely to stay with a company that offered some form of childcare benefits. The latest article from BenefitsPRO dives deeper into the issue. Ready to be part of the solution and maximize employee productivity and satisfaction? Let's chat! Read more: https://bit.ly/3L6vgKP

It's already been an incredible start to the National Childcare Innovation Summit! We're thrilled to be here learning and sharing ideas about how to solve the childcare crisis, and look forward to our own CEO Jessica Chang taking the stage later today to speak at 2:30 pm on the "It Takes a Village: Spotlighting Supply Innovation Care Champions" panel. Let's make this a turning point for childcare in America!

What will the future of employee benefits look for the rest of 2024 and beyond? Our new blog post reveals the key trends HR teams are investing in and the importance of policies that support working families. Find out how childcare benefits can help you boost morale and productivity across your business and retain top talent. Discover more: https://bit.ly/4evfiaq #EmployeeBenefits #HRtrends #ChildcareBenefits #Upwards

#SHRM24 in Chicago is just around the corner! If you'll be in town, Upwards is hosting an evening of baseball, fun, and networking at the iconic Wrigley Rooftops ⚾ We'll be watching the Cubs take on the Mets Sunday night with a premium, all-inclusive experience with the best seats in the house 🌭 If you’d like to join us, DM Jessie Berry to request an invite and get ready for a night of home runs, high-fives, and lasting connections 🙌