What is good for families and good for business? Family friendly business practices! Research shows they improve attraction and retention of workforce, and children thrive when parents can be present for important events in their lives. We were honored to …
Congrats — Family Friendly Employers!
A big thank you to these champions for surrounding our families with support, both behind the scenes with strong family policies and forward-facing by making your place of business engaging for young children. GOLD Certification – County of Monterey Health Department …
Monterey County Health Department Earns Family Friendly Employer: Gold
Congratulations to our newly certified Family Friendly Employer! The Monterey County Health Department has earned the GOLD award! Thank you for surrounding our families with support, both behind the scenes with strong family policies, and forward-facing by making your place …
Balancing Business & Workforce Well-being, Productivity, Profitability
In October 2020, Salinas Valley Chamber of Commerce Business Journal featured an article authored by Bright Beginnings Director Sonja Koehler on Balancing Business & Workforce Well-being, Productivity, Profitability (see page 16). Bright Beginnings continues to work with our local business community as we collectively …
Family Friendly Business
Businesses and economic developers are catching on to just how important child care and education are to a stable workforce and thriving economy. First 5 Monterey County Executive Director Francine Rodd was a part of the Monterey Peninsula Chamber of …
Community-based Advocacy
“I have the right to protection. I have the right to live with my parents. I have the right to live without fear. I have the right to be happy.” ― Sophie Cruz, advocate for immigration reform, 6-years old Echoing the 6-year …
New Certified Family Friendly Businesses
Good for Families, Good for Business Congratulations to our newly certified Family Friendly Employers and Child Welcoming Businesses! Thank you for surrounding our families with support, both behind the scenes with strong family policies, and forward-facing by making your place of …
New Family Friendly Businesses Recognized
Have you heard us on KAZU? Two local businesses have earned Family Friendly Business recognition in the last month! dKomplex, IncMonterey County Family Friendly Employer, GOLD PFW Consulting and Political FrameWorksMonterey County Family Friendly Employer, GOLD Is your organization family friendly or child welcoming? Click …