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"It's summer break and I'm a mom, of course I ..." Of course I was able to continue balancing my professional and personal lives the same way I do during the school year, because my company offers childcare as a benefit that didn't leave me scrambling for summer care. Sound like a dream? It can be reality when employers choose to support their employee populations with smart, flexible care benefits.

According to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics, the average employee in the US gets 11- 18 days of PTO per year. Yet the average working parent missed 21 days of work last year due to - you guessed it - childcare issues. With stats like that, it's no surprise that 81% of working parents reported they would be more likely to stay with a company that offered some form of childcare benefits. The latest article from BenefitsPRO dives deeper into the issue. Ready to be part of the solution and maximize employee productivity and satisfaction? Let's chat! Read more: https://bit.ly/3L6vgKP

It's already been an incredible start to the National Childcare Innovation Summit! We're thrilled to be here learning and sharing ideas about how to solve the childcare crisis, and look forward to our own CEO Jessica Chang taking the stage later today to speak at 2:30 pm on the "It Takes a Village: Spotlighting Supply Innovation Care Champions" panel. Let's make this a turning point for childcare in America!

What will the future of employee benefits look for the rest of 2024 and beyond? Our new blog post reveals the key trends HR teams are investing in and the importance of policies that support working families. Find out how childcare benefits can help you boost morale and productivity across your business and retain top talent. Discover more: https://bit.ly/4evfiaq #EmployeeBenefits #HRtrends #ChildcareBenefits #Upwards

#SHRM24 in Chicago is just around the corner! If you'll be in town, Upwards is hosting an evening of baseball, fun, and networking at the iconic Wrigley Rooftops ⚾ We'll be watching the Cubs take on the Mets Sunday night with a premium, all-inclusive experience with the best seats in the house 🌭 If you’d like to join us, DM Jessie Berry to request an invite and get ready for a night of home runs, high-fives, and lasting connections 🙌

To every father, from biological dads to adoptive dads and everyone in between, who take care of their children with love and care, Upwards wishes you a beautiful Father's Day. 💙

Great news for working families and childcare providers in Summit County Utah! Upwards is expanding our Childcare Needs-Based Scholarship Program to your area! Building on the Park City program's success, this initiative will provide financial assistance to families and support local childcare providers, ensuring access to high-quality childcare across Summit County. See how the program makes a difference: "Thanks to the Childcare Needs-Based Scholarship Program and Upwards, I am able to go to work knowing my son is safe, loves his daycare center, and is learning so much. I don’t have to worry about him. This program provided me with assistance I couldn’t find elsewhere and so desperately needed, allowing me to pursue an exciting new position at work."  - Stephanie M., Customer Experience Specialist & Park City Resident The Summit County Program offers the same benefits as the Park City initiative: - Needs-Based Scholarships: Financial aid for families with young children. - Childcare Provider Incentives: Supporting qualified caregivers in Summit County. Applications are open now! Learn more & apply today! Park City: https://lnkd.in/gdWkQfHx Summit County: https://lnkd.in/gQZga7XU For more details on this program expansion, read the full press release: https://lnkd.in/gy9BrtaC Park City Municipal Corporation Summit County Utah Park City Community Foundation #summitcounty #parkcity #childcareassistance #childcare #workingfamilies

Happy Monday! Upwards is heading to Atlanta this week as a proud sponsor of The Millennium Alliance Benefits Leadership Transformational Assembly. Our very own VP Marketing Rachel Peterson and One Workplace Director of Talent Carmen L. Perez-Seda are joining forces for a workshop session on Supporting Employees, Maximizing Returns: Why Childcare is the Holistic Benefit Hiding in Plain Sight. Together, they'll delve into the world of childcare benefits and their significant impact on organizational success. Attendees will have the chance to engage in dynamic discussions on optimizing childcare support initiatives while maximizing business returns. If you'll be at the Assembly, be sure to join us for this one!

We are thrilled to be sponsoring the upcoming Millennium Alliance Benefits Leadership Transformational Assembly next week in Atlanta! This invitation-only event is set to be a groundbreaking opportunity for Global Benefits Executives to meet face-to-face and connect on the current trends & challenges the industry is facing. Rachel Peterson will be leading a workshop session on why childcare is the holistic benefit hiding in plain sight along with the wonderful Carmen L. Perez-Seda from One Workplace. Looking forward to this one! The Millennium Alliance 🙌 https://bit.ly/4bZROs8

Upwards was a proud sponsor of the first ever Childcare Changemakers Retreat this past Friday in Detroit — a celebration of the dedication and hard work of childcare providers, parent entrepreneurs and organizations creating change positive change in the childcare space. Upwards VP Marketing Rachel Peterson spoke on the state of childcare in the United States and addressed both challenges and solutions to this crisis. The team at The Nap Time Show put together a great event recap which you can check out here: https://bit.ly/3WYtwu2 Thanks so much for having us Sierra L. Boone and team!! Let's do it again soon 😊