Case Studies
Business Smart: A Place at the Table
Choosing to have a career in the restaurant industry shouldn’t mean choosing to not have benefits. That’s the mindset of Maggie Kane, founder and executive director of the café A Place at the Table.“If we don’t start adding benefits in…
Business Smart: North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
When Cody Brandon had her first child, Cassidy, she and her husband George were part of the 74 percent of public-sector workers without paid family leave. So they pulled together their vacation and sick leave to have what paid time…Business Smart: Redwoods Group
When Nate Searcy’s first child was born, Nate only had two weeks’ paid family leave. With his second, he had 12 weeks — which he says helped him immensely with his work-life balance and eased his wife’s transition back to…
Business Smart: Eastcut Sandwich Bar
Eastcut Sandwich Bar started as the brainchild of two guys from New York. Brad Bankos and Steve Wuench bring the art of the delicatessen sandwich to Durham in a comfortable and approachable way, and that welcoming, family-friendly environment extends to…
Greensboro Chamber of Commerce
Mom of two Jennifer Hensel says she’s thrilled about a new paid family and medical leave policy at the Greensboro Chamber of Commerce, even though she had her babies—now five-years-old and 20-months-old—before the policy was in place. Hensel was inspired…City of Wilmington
Wilmington, NC offers visitors and residents a relaxing coastal vibe combined with the hustle and bustle of a historic downtown river district. Its charm, modern facilities, cuisine, arts and culture make Wilmington a popular destination.As an employer for over…SoCa and kō-än
Sean Degnan is no stranger to activism. While in college studying English and theater, he attended so many protests on campus that he missed classes and wound up on academic probation.While this passion for advocacy may not have been…Reidsville Chamber of Commerce
Established in 1914 by community business leaders, the Reidsville Chamber of Commerce challenges itself to continue to evolve and provide employees with family-forward benefits, with the understanding that salary alone in a small nonprofit is not enough to retain top…Wells Insurance
Wells Insurance, a family-owned, fourth-generation insurance agency headquartered in North Carolina, is committed to serving the community and its employees with integrity, compassion, and expertise. Celebrating 100 years of service, Wells Insurance prides itself on being a family-run and privately-owned…Marbles Kids Museum
In 2007, a new world of discovery opened its doors. Marbles Kids Museum in Raleigh is a place and space designed to spark imagination, discovery and learning through play, as well as strengthen families and unite communities.That focus on…
Town of Wake Forest
Nestled on the outskirts of Raleigh, the Town of Wake Forest has an ever-growing population, including the number of workers the town employs.Currently, the Town has 280 full-time and 60 part-time employees. With the increase of employees over the…
Partnership for Children of Johnston County
One of the toughest transitions for many new parents is the time when they have to leave their new baby and resume work after maternity or paternity leave. With this transition comes the time and dedication in finding suitable child…
Charlotte Bilingual Preschool
Location: Charlotte • Number of Employees: 27Charlotte Bilingual Preschool does not have a problem retaining staff and teachers, says Executive Director Banu Valladares. That’s because the staff of this five-star licensed preschool—which prepares Spanish-speaking children for success in school…
Raydal Hospitality and Sabor Latin Street Grill
Location: Charlotte • Number of Employees: 230Raydal Hospitality LLC, managing company for Sabor Latin Street Grill, is constantly working on innovative ways to support its workforce and the community, says Miriam Espaillat, the company’s director of community engagement.Raydal,…
Person County
Location: Roxboro • Number of Employees: 400John Hill’s son RollinsPerson County Manager Heidi York believes that when it comes to family-friendly workplaces, government can lead by example – especially in a smaller, tight-knit community.“Government has a role to…
Coastal Credit Union
Location: Raleigh • Number of Employees: 525 across the stateKee Kee Whitley and familyKee Kee Whitley already had her hands full with three teenage children and a career in financial services when she was diagnosed with breast cancer in…
Katie Button Restaurants
Location: Asheville • Year Founded: 2008Liese Freund and familyAt Katie Button Restaurants, which includes the popular and acclaimed Asheville restaurants Cúrate and Button & Co. Bagels, the journey to family-friendly benefits has been a gradual and intentional process.…
RTI International
Location: Durham • Number of Employees: Over 5,000 globallyFor RTI International, being family friendly is part of fulfilling the company’s mission.“Our mission to improve the human condition extends to taking care of our employees,” says Marjorie Williamson, senior…