A groundbreaking new tool was unveiled at the National National Child Care Innovation Summit: Business Leaders in Action hosted by the US Chamber Foundation and Executives Partnering to Invest in Children (EPIC). It was inspiring!
The Employer Child Care Navigator, is an easy-to-use platform providing employers with impartial expertise and data-driven guidance to develop effective child care solutions for their workforce, including support for employees working non-traditional hours.
Key features of the Employer Child Care Navigator include:
- Quick Assessment: A three-minute survey that analyzes employee needs and generates tailored, data-led recommendations.
- Planning Tools: A comprehensive library of resources for planning and implementing effective child care initiatives.
- Nationwide Vendor Network: A curated directory of verified child care solution providers across the country.
- Success Stories: A collection of real-world case studies showcasing successful employer-based child care programs.
Why Child Care Matters for Business- In the words of our friends at the U.S. Chamber Foundation
- Employer investments in child care are crucial for community development and economic growth. Addressing this issue proactively positively impacts employee well-being and enhances workforce productivity, creating stronger communities in return.
- Successful child care initiatives are fueled by partnerships rooted in trust and shared purpose between employers, child care providers, and governments. These relationships help integrate business objectives and strengthen the overall child care continuum, ensuring long-term success.
- Employers must adopt flexible and tailored approaches to meet the diverse child care needs of their employees. This includes offering a variety of child care options, such as on-site centers and financial assistance programs, to accommodate different family situations and preferences.
- Companies need to actively seek input from employees about their child care needs. As key stakeholders, employees’ insights help businesses develop comprehensive solutions that benefit everyone and share best practices across organizations.
- It’s essential that employers continue to recognize child care as a critical economic issue rather than just a personal problem for families. New challenges from health to economic crises have highlighted the flaws in our child care system. It’s crucial for businesses to continue prioritizing effective solutions to support their workforce and drive future economic growth.
Enter the Tennessee Business + Family Forum
Thankfully Tennessee has a business community that gets it. They know that: When Tennessee families thrive, our workforce and economy do too.
The child care navigator tool will be a great resource for Tennessee employers that are part of the Tennessee Business + Family Forum, and we look forward to supporting them to build business and family friendly workforce supports including child care!
