Employee Friendly Workplace

Enhancing work-life balance integration to successfully attract and retain the best employees in the Fox Cities.

WHAT IS THE EMPLOYEE FRIENDLY WORKPLACE INITIATIVE?

The Fox Cities Employee Friendly Workplace is an initiative focused on enhancing work/life integration for all employees by encouraging the adoption of more employee friendly workplace practices and policies. It’s a collaborative effort between businesses and community organizations, led by the Fox Cities Chamber of Commerce, for the primary purpose of creating a supportive work environment and attracting and retaining top talent in the region. Partners in this initiative include United Way Fox Cities, Child Care Resource & Referral, First Five Fox Valley, and PBS Wisconsin.

An employee friendly workplace provides a competitive advantage in retaining and attracting talent, increasing employee productivity and reducing absenteeism.  Employee friendly workplace policies and practices foster a supportive work environment which improves employee engagement and encourages employee loyalty. Developing a positive employer/employee relationship results in success and growth for all.

GOALS AND OBJECTIVES:

• Attract & Retain Talent
• Support families, benefit children
• Improve workplace productivity
• Reduce Turnover
• Certify all employers as Fox Cities Employee Friendly Workplaces

ABOUT CERTIFICATION:

Certification levels are determined by the organization's ratings in four categories:

PAID LEAVE & FLEXIBLE WORK SCHEDULES

Employee paid leave and schedule flexibility to meet the needs of work and life demands
including; vacation, illness and family illness, healthcare appointments; family care
& other family commitments.

HEALTH & WELLNESS SUPPORT

Employer sponsored healthcare benefits and wellness programs to support and improve
the well-being of the employee and the employee’s family.

FINANCIAL SUPPORT

Employer sponsored benefits and programs that support the overall financial wellness of
the employee for the goal of work-life integration.

PERKS

Employer offered discretionary benefits often perceived as “unique” incentives.

 GET CERTIFIED

INITIATIVE ADVISORY GROUP:

• Eric Broten, Fox Cities Regional Partnership
• Bev Grabow, Boys & Girls Clubs of Fox Valley
• Rhonda Hanemann, United Way Fox Cities
• Kortney Jenks, Fox Valley SHRM 
• Brittney Kostechka, Ornua Ingredients -Hilbert
• Holly Lifke, Boldt
• Marchelle Moten, First Five Fox Valley
• Angela Murphy, Jewelers Mutual Insurance Group
• Judy Olson, Child Care Resource and Referral

LEARN MORE:

Have questions about the Employee Friendly Workplace initiative?

Contact:
Eric Broten, Director of Business Retention and Expansion
ebroten@foxcitieschamber.com