2013 Work/Life & Flexibility Expo September 12, 2013
The Working Family Resource Center (WFRC)is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization delivering work-life wellness and family education to one of the greatest assets of our communities – our workforce – to educate, strengthen and affirm working families while also improving workplace productivity and engagement. WFRC works with communities and companies of all sizes and financial positions to deliver services at the worksite, where it is most convenient for employees, to support parents as their children’s first and most important teacher, and to build resiliency and affirm individuals in the multiple life roles they fulfill.
When Work Works is a nationwide initiative to encourage employers to bring effectiveness and flexibility into their workplaces. It is a project of the Society for Human Resource Management and Families and Work Institute. Here in the Twin Cities, the project is coordinated by a diverse committee of representatives from local organizations and companies.
Since it began in 2005 many outstanding employers have been presented with the Alfred P. Sloan award, which recognizes their use of flexible and effective practices to achieve both employee and business goals. This year, the awards will be presented at the September 13, 2012 event.
The When Work Works initiative is grounded in the results of research on workplace effectiveness and flexibility that has found employees in effective and flexible workplaces are more likely to be engaged in their jobs and committed to helping their company succeed; plan to remain with their employer; and feel satisfied with their jobs.
The Elaine McCormick Wray Award recognizes outstanding individuals or business organizations that are committed to educating, supporting and affirming working families. The recipients of this award demonstrate their commitment to championing work and family integration by providing work-life tools and resources at the worksite that enable their employees to better manage their work and family responsibilities.
The 2012 Elaine McCormick Wray award recipient will be announced later this year.
To view past recipients of the Elaine McCormick Wray award click here.
