United for Working Families Summit
Thank you to everyone who came to the second United for Working Families Summit! It was such an inspiring day. Scroll through the photo gallery today!
Do you know ALICE?
Learn how to better support employees facing financial hardship, known as ALICE workers — Asset Limited, Income Constrained, and Employed.
ALICE@Work
This 3-day comprehensive cohort program equips people leaders with the tools and data they need to better support employees facing financial hardship, known as ALICE workers —Asset Limited, Income Constrained, and Employed. Reach out today to discuss cohort cost options for your team!
Regional Insights
ALICE reports are released for counties across the country annually by national association, United for ALICE. Data was recently released for 2022. Explore state-by-state and county reports today.
What Makes a Workplace Family-Friendly?
Check out our 2024 Engagement Resource Guide to learn more about the five pillars of a family-friendly workplace.
Wellness
Wellness benefits in the workplace refer to a range of programs, initiatives, and policies that are designed to promote and support the physical, mental, and emotional well-being of employees. These benefits are typically provided by employers as a part of their broader employee benefits package and are aimed at creating a healthier and more productive workforce.
Flexibility
Flexibility benefits in the workplace refer to a range of programs, policies, and practices that allow employees to have greater control and choice over their work arrangements, schedules, and responsibilities. Flexibility benefits contribute to a healthier work-life balance and can improve job satisfaction, employee engagement, and overall well-being.
Economic Stability
Economic stability in the workplace refers to a range of programs, policies, and initiatives that employers implement to help promote financial well-being and stability among their employees. These benefits are designed to address various aspects of an employee’s financial life, aiming to reduce financial stress, improve overall financial health, and enhance the employee’s sense of security and stability.
Childcare & Family Assistance
Childcare and Family Assistance benefits in the workplace refer to a set of programs, policies, and resources that employers offer to support employees who have family-related responsibilities and obligations. These benefits are designed to help employees balance their work and family life by providing various forms of assistance, both financial and non-financial, to help them manage their caregiving responsibilities more effectively.
Social Connectedness
Social connectedness in the workplace refers to a set of programs, policies, and initiatives designed to foster a sense of belonging, community, and positive relationships among employees. Social connectedness benefits recognize the importance of healthy relationships and a sense of community in promoting overall employee well-being, job satisfaction, and productivity.
NEW! 2024 Resources
We will continue to update this section as new resources come. Stay tuned!
Family-friendly in Chattanooga
Need inspiration on where to start? Take a look at these local examples of family-friendly workplaces, and how they nurture professional growth and personal well-being.
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Find out where your organization stands in terms of family-friendly business practices today! It takes approximately 3-minutes.
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Thank you to our Summit Sponsors
We are thankful for sponsors who are invested in bettering the lives of working families in our region!
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