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
Employee Loyalty May Lie in Family Friendly Policies
Regardless of the industry, attracting and retaining a strong workforce is key to growing a thriving business. When businesses consider their company culture, policies, and benefits, they should prioritize building…
How to Build a Family-Friendly Workforce
While the benefits of family-friendly workplaces are abundantly clear to some, others may not be able to see the connection or benefit to their business, workplace, or situation. The key…
Creating Healthy and Inclusive Workplaces Can Prevent Violence
Honoring survivors and their families during Sexual Assault Awareness Month When we talk about sexual assault, we often focus on the impacts that violence has directly on the victim. However,…