Family Forward NC is an innovative initiative to improve children’s health and well-being and keep North Carolina’s businesses competitive. It is employer-led change to increase access to research-based, family-friendly practices — big and small — that improve workplace productivity, recruitment and retention; grow a strong economy; and support children’s healthy development.
Business Smart.
Family-friendly workplaces have a strong competitive advantage.
Family Friendly.
The benefits of family-friendly workplaces are numerous and long-lasting.
Future Ready.
To prepare our future workforce for success, we have to start in early childhood.
Families Have Changed.
But workplaces haven’t.
Seventy-five percent of US mothers and fifty percent of US fathers say they’ve passed up work opportunities, switched jobs, or quit to care for their children.Footnote # 1
Family Forward in Action
City of Greensboro Becomes First Certified Metro Employer
Last week, the City of Greensboro became the first metro city to become certified as a Family Forward NC Employer! Watch the video now “Providing family-friendly benefits isn’t just about…
Employers Can Support Their Employees Child Care Needs
Key Takeaways From Our Conversation With A Child Care Expert One of the perks of being a Family Forward NC Certified Employer (along with the recognition that your workplace supports…
Domestic Violence Awareness Month is in October.
Employers can play a role in lowering violence by offering paid safe leave and paid family and medical leave. As we prepare for a month of discussion and action around…