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Invite: Learn more about the Family Forward NC Employer Certification

Do you know what R. Riveter, Computerway Food Systems, the Charlotte Bilingual Preschool and the Asheville Area Habitat for Humanity have in common? They’re all Family Forward NC Certified Employers! Launched in October, our Family Forward NC Employer Certification – part…

Employers Can Play Pivotal Role to Support Employees Who’ve Experienced Harassment, Assault 

More than eight in 10 women and four in 10 men nationwide say they have experienced some form of sexual assault or harassment, according to the National Sexual Violence Resource Center. Sexual assault and violence is a significant form of…

Building Strong and Resilient Rural Businesses, Families, and Communities

Small businesses are an important and growing sector of employers, especially in NC’s rural communities. Their success rests on their ability to recruit and retain workers.  That’s why Lisa Finaldi from The North Carolina Early Childhood Foundation (NCECF) and Aaron…

Family Forward NC Announces First Group of Certified Employers

Certified Employers Represent More Than 600 Employees in Communities Across NC The North Carolina Early Childhood Foundation (NCECF) today announced the first 15 employers — who collectively represent more than 600 employees — to receive a Family Forward NC Certification.…

New Report: Family-Friendly Workplaces Help Retain and Return Workers

A new report by the International Economic Development Council about how economic development professionals can reduce barriers to work and bring people back to the workforce features Family Forward NC and increasing access to family-friendly workplace benefits as a key…

New Report: Economic Impact of Child Care Crisis Has Doubled Since 2018

Crisis costs North Carolinians $3.5 billion each year The economic impact of the child care crisis has doubled since 2018, according to a new report released earlier this month by bipartisan nonprofit Ready Nation. Ready Nation’s study showcases the rising…

Three facts to prove the demand for family-friendly workplaces is here to stay

The impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on how we work are profound and long-lasting. Employers must (and are) continuing to adjust to the “new way of work,” which includes an increased demand for family-friendly workplace practices. Below are three facts…

Federal Report: Workers Without Paid Leave Quit Their Jobs More Than Workers With Paid Leave During the Pandemic

A new report issued late last month by the U.S. House Select Subcommittee on the Coronavirus Crisis shows that workers who did not have access to sick pay or paid family leave quit at significantly higher rates than workers who…

Employers Can Play a Role in Ensuring Children and Families are Safe From Violence

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month, and we’re highlighting the important role employers can play to ensure all of North Carolina’s children and families feel safe and free from violence.  We spoke with Rebecca Swofford, Director of Prevention at the…

Join Us October 5 To Learn About Our New Employer Certification

We have big news!  This month, we launched our brand new Family Forward NC Employer Certification, and we’re hosting a webinar to spread the word. Please join us October 5 from 1-2 EST. To register, click here.  Family-friendly workplaces have…