Many employers are simply not aware of the hardships that work/family issues have on their employees.

Family friendly practices reduce absenteeism and improve recruitment, retention, and productivity.

 

HOW MANY DAYS DO YOUR EMPLOYEES MISS BECAUSE OF SICK CHILDREN AND CHILD CARE PROBLEMS?

Children under the age of 12 average 5 sick days a year.  A significant cause of absenteeism is parents staying home to care for sick children.

A survey of 5 major U.S. corporations estimated lost work time for child care problems to be 8 days per parent.

 

HOW MUCH DOES IT COST YOU TO RECRUIT AND TRAIN NEW EMPLOYEES?

Turnover cost average 1.5 the position's annual salary for exempt employees and .75 times the annual salary for non-exempt employees.

 

COULD EMPLOYEES’ WORRIES ABOUT THEIR CHILD CARE ARRANGEMENTS BE CAUSING A DROP IN PRODUCTIVITY?

Research shows that family concerns often reduce productivity and effectiveness at work.

 

How much is it costing not to do something?

 

Family Friendly=Business Friendly

Family friendly policies are business tools to maximize employee productivity and maintain a competitive edge 

     There is no “one size fits all” policy.  Each business must first assess its needs and its employees’ needs to determine which policies will work best for both the employer and the employee.

    

Companies are competing for a shrinking number of workers whose needs will determine whether they enter the workforce and for whom they work.  For more detailed information on how to develop cost-effective family friendly policies that improve recruitment, attendance, retention, and productivity, contact Child Care Resource and Referral.

Work/Family Options

For Employers