As illustrated by WeeCare CEO Jessica Chang for The Wall Street Journal, employers should be mindful of their workforce's needs. Childcare may not seem like an immediate concern — especially for companies with younger employees — but forward-thinking is key. Don't wait for it to become an issue! Check out her chat with Courtney Vinopal about bridging the gap in childcare accessibility. The Workplace Report has the scoop:
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📣 Calling County of San Diego Childcare Providers & Parents! We need your voice. Do you believe Economic Development should be listed as the greatest area of need in your county? If so, please take a moment to participate in the County of San Diego's community input survey. Programs like Boost, by Upwards, support childcare providers by offering coaching on operating their businesses more efficiently. This, in turn, supports economic development for providers and increases childcare availability for working parents. ➡ Your input fuels positive change. Participate using the following link: https://lnkd.in/eJyi2gDK
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Frontline worker turnover costing you a fortune? 💰 Childcare might be the culprit. Our new article breaks down the hidden costs and offers solutions that benefit both your employees and your bottom line. Dive in: https://bit.ly/3SGcOg4 #frontlineHRbenefits #ChildcareBenefits #Upwards
The Invisible Challenge That's Costing Your Frontline Workforce
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Following up on our previous post about why Americans are choosing not to have kids, Moms First talks about the main reasons why the childcare crisis is affecting caregivers in the US more than we think. #childcareintheUS #Upwards #childcarebenefits
The New York Times asked & Pew Research Center answered... Why are so many Americans choosing to not have kids? The answer is pretty simple: 💸 Child care costs more than rent in all 50 states 🍼 The US is the only industrialized country without paid family leave, causing one in four women to go back to work 2 weeks after having a baby 🤱 The average mom is doing 2/3 of the unpaid labor at home while earning just 58 cents for every dollar earned by dads
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Your voice matters! 📢 Share your thoughts on how childcare impacts economic development in cities like Indianapolis. It only takes 2 minutes to complete this survey and make a difference in the community. Click here to participate: https://bit.ly/4dgs2Ri #Childcare #EconomicDevelopment #Indianapolis #CommunityImpact #Upwards
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Ready to elevate your company's support system? Don’t miss out on our upcoming webinar on August 14th, where we'll dive deep into creating a truly supportive work environment. Our expert panel from Upwards, Parento, and Mellie will share actionable insights on integrating comprehensive benefits like parental leave, childcare, and elder care into your workplace strategy. Discover how these essential benefits go beyond mere perks to become pillars of a resilient and thriving organizational culture. Whether you're gearing up for benefits enrollment or simply seeking ways to enhance employee satisfaction and retention, this webinar is your go-to resource for innovative strategies that can make a real difference. 👉 Reserve your spot today: https://lnkd.in/gCtFAiKz #EmployeeWellbeing #Benefits #WorkLifeBalance #MentalHealth #Parenthood #Childcare #ElderCare #Leadership #HR #Webinar
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#Parentalleave is not a vacation or luxury. It’s about giving every parent the time they need for physical, mental, and emotional rest. We’re proud to join the Parento #BreastsNeedRest campaign to advocate for parents to get the rest they need and deserve. Want to amplify this conversation with us? Here’s what you can do: 📦 Download the free BNR Advocacy Kit at breastsneedrest.com 🎟️ Register for the Parental Leave Summit Together, let's normalize #paidparentalleave and push for change and support #workingparents everywhere!
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Is your company doing everything it can to support your employees? From parenthood to elder care, the demands on today's workforce are immense. Join us on August 14th for a webinar featuring experts from Upwards, Parento, and Mellie as we explore how a holistic benefits approach can transform your workplace. We'll delve into parental leave, childcare, elder care and more and how these benefits are so much more than perks—they are essential to creating a resilient and thriving workplace. As you prepare for upcoming benefits enrollment periods, join us to learn about innovative ways to significantly boost employee satisfaction, retention, and productivity. ➡ Save your spot: https://lnkd.in/gCtFAiKz #employeewellbeing #benefits #worklifebalance #mentalhealth #parenthood #childcare #eldercare #leadership #hr
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Quality, affordable childcare isn't just a family issue—it's an economic powerhouse. With the potential to increase labor force participation by 12-14%, strategic childcare investment drives community-wide prosperity: 📈 Boosts economic growth 🚑 Enhances public health 🏡 Stabilizes housing markets ➕ Increases workforce productivity 💰 Generates higher tax revenue 💲 Creates a magnet for business investment The Upwards model is transforming communities across the US through innovative childcare solutions. Explore the far-reaching economic ripple effects of childcare investment in our latest blog: https://bit.ly/4dou9lB
Want a Thriving Community? Start with Quality Childcare
