Family Friendly NM Urges Employers to Stay Informed and Engaged in Advancing Access, Inclusion and Diversity in all Aspects of Our Businesses and Society At Family Friendly New Mexico, our mission is to recognize and support employers that embrace family friendly policies, fostering environments where businesses, employees and their families thrive. As an organization committed to access, inclusion and diversity, we believe it is essential to address recent developments regarding the US Supreme Court decision on Affirmative Action, as well as other significant rulings made by the Court. Affirmative Action has played a critical role in promoting equal opportunities and … Read More
Pride at Work: How LGBTQIA+ Equality Drives Business Growth and Innovation
Beyond Compliance: Implementing LGBTQIA+ Policies That Go the Extra Mile Family Friendly New Mexico believes in the power of inclusive workplace policies that uplift the LGBTQIA+ community. To center equity in our organization, we look to support New Mexico employers who are committed to implementing policies that address systemic inequalities and promote diversity and inclusion. We are committed to creating a safe and inclusive work environment for all employees. The family friendly award program works with New Mexico employers who are committed to family friendly workplaces. Policies we recognize in our award program and support with resources include measures such … Read More
Supporting Employees: How to Comply with the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA)
This blog post is a summary of the Virtual Workshop hosted by FFNM: NEW Federal Protections for Pregnant and Breastfeeding Employees. It will cover the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA). Please see this link to view the summary and overview of the PUMP Act portion of the workshop. A special thanks to Tracy McDaniel, MPH, Policy Advocate at the Southwest Women’s Law Center for contributing to the workshop and this blog post! Now more than ever before, people are working throughout pregnancy and returning to work soon after giving birth. Nationally, 72% of women become pregnant while employed at some … Read More
Supporting Employees: How to Comply with Providing Urgent Maternal Protections (PUMP) for Nursing Mothers Act
This blog post is a summary of the Virtual Workshop hosted by FFNM: NEW Federal Protections for Pregnant and Breastfeeding Employees. It will cover the Providing Urgent Maternal Protections (PUMP) for Nursing Mothers Act. Please see this link to view the summary and overview of the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA) portion of the workshop. A special thanks to Jessica Lujan, Core Team Representative at the New Mexico Breastfeeding Task Force for contributing to the workshop and this blog post! The “PUMP Act” is a new federal law that went into effect December 2022, which makes several important changes to … Read More
Virtual Workshop – NEW Federal Protections for Pregnant and Breastfeeding Employees
FFNM Past Virtual Workshop: NEW Federal Protections for Pregnant and Breastfeeding Employees Workshop Resources Related Blog Posts How to Comply with the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA) How to Comply with Providing Urgent Maternal Protections (PUMP) for Nursing Mothers Act Learn more about workshop: NEW Federal Protections for Pregnant and Breastfeeding Employees This virtual workshop will provide an overview of the new federal protections for pregnant and breast/chestfeeding employees. The session will explore the legal rights of employees who are pregnant or lactating, and the obligations of employers to accommodate their needs. The workshop will cover the following topics: Overview … Read More
Awardees Implementing Stand-Out Workplace Policies (Part 2)
On April 25th we gathered to celebrate and recognize 2023 Family Friendly Business Award® recipients at the 7th Annual FFNM Awards Luncheon! Among the festivities was a panel discussion featuring leaders sharing expertise from across different industries. Because we know how important it is to learn from our peers, this week we are sharing the rest of that discussion in our blog (click here to read part 1)! We are excited to share the creative ways employers implement workplace policies and how that impacts company culture, and employee satisfaction. Panelists Amanda Armenta, MBA, SPHR, SHRM-SCP, Principal Human Resources Business Partner, … Read More
Awardees Implementing Stand-Out Workplace Policies (Part 1)
Last week we gathered to celebrate and recognize 2023 Family Friendly Business Award® recipients at the 7th Annual FFNM Awards Luncheon! Among the festivities was a panel discussion featuring leaders sharing expertise from across different industries. Because we know how important it is to learn from our peers, this week (and next) we are sharing that discussion in our blog! We are excited to share the creative ways employers implement workplace policies and how that impacts company culture, and employee satisfaction. Panelists Amanda Armenta, MBA, SPHR, SHRM-SCP, Principal Human Resources Business Partner, Sandia National Laboratories Jill Beets, VP of Marketing … Read More
Virtual Workshop – Maximizing Employee Potential through Equitable Mentorship and Training
FFNM Past Virtual Workshop: Maximizing Employee Potential through Equitable Mentorship and Training Learn more about workshop: Maximizing Employee Potential through Equitable Mentorship and Training In today’s competitive job market, it is important for employees to continuously develop their skills and knowledge, not only to advance their careers and enjoy job satisfaction but also to increase employee engagement, retention and customer satisfaction. It’s a win win. One effective way for organizations to support their employees’ career development is through the use of mentorship, educational assistance, and training programs. In recent years, research has continued to support the benefits of mentorship, educational … Read More
Awardee Spotlight: Montech Inc.
Awardee Spotlight Montech Inc. Family Friendly New Mexico is featuring award recipients that really stand out from the crowd. In February 2023, we interviewed Claire Lewis, PHR, Human Resources Manager at Montech Inc. and celebrate their efforts in creating a family friendly workplace! We believe that costs associated with creating and maintaining family friendly policies are mere investments to secure improved productivity, employee morale, and employee retention.Claire Lewis, PHR Why have you decided to have family friendly workplace policies? At Montech Inc., our greatest assets are our employees because they are the ones chosen to represent Team Montech within each respective … Read More
Awardee Spotlight: UNM Medical Group
Awardee Spotlight UNM Medical Group Family Friendly New Mexico is featuring award recipients that really stand out from the crowd. In January 2023, we interviewed Helen Villarreal Nielsen, Executive Director of Human Resources at UNM Medical Group and celebrate their efforts in creating a family friendly workplace! Our employees can’t focus on the needs of their patients if they are concerned about their own families. We provide an environment where our employees have opportunities to take care of themselves and their families.Helen Villarreal Nielsen Why have you decided to have family friendly workplace policies? UNMMG is focused on providing the … Read More