The Three A’s of Rebuilding Your Workforce written by Giovanna Rossi, also published in Albuquerque Business First. – – – Many theories are being shared in the media about why employees are leaving the workforce in such high numbers, particularly women. And there are more questions than answers. Don’t people need money? Was the government aid so good people decided they don’t need to work? Are women realizing they’re not able to pursue a career and raise a family at the same time? However, these questions may not help in revealing what’s really going on. The questions we could be … Read More
Bountiful Benefits of the Healthy Workplaces Act
Guest post from Laura Smith, Marketing Assistant/Communications Editor with Albuquerque Plumbing Heating & Cooling. Albuquerque Plumbing Heating & Cooling, a Platinum Awardee and supporter of Family Friendly New Mexico, talks about how the new Healthy Workplaces Act will affect New Mexican employers and employees. – – – A local business’ perspective on the newly passed New Mexico Healthy Workplaces Act. We’re at a time in our lives where health has become more important than ever and has been thrust into the forefront. Thanks to the ongoing pandemic, everyone must put their health as a top priority and not something to … Read More
Virtual Workshop – What you need to know about the Healthy Workplaces Act
FFNM Past Virtual Workshop: What you need to know about the Healthy Workplaces Act This workshop will cover all aspects of New Mexico’s paid sick leave law. The Healthy Workplaces Act (HWA) takes effect on July 1, 2022 and will require employers to provide employees working in the state – including part-time, seasonal or temporary workers — at least one hour of earned sick leave for every 30 hours worked, up to a maximum of 64 leave hours per year. New Mexico employers can prepare now by reviewing sick leave and PTO policies and procedures to prepare to comply with … Read More
Virtual Workshop – How to Support Employee Financial Wellbeing
FFNM Past Virtual Workshop: How to Support Employee Financial Wellbeing Making a commitment to employee financial wellbeing can reap the competitive advantage of higher employee engagement, fewer absences and greater levels of productivity. Join FFNM for an informative workshop to learn how your business can benefit from supporting your employees’ financial well-being. Hear from industry experts on simple and low- or no-cost financial programs. Learn from other employers about the benefits they have recognized from implementing economic support policies in their business/organization. CEUs offered! This event has been approved for SHRM PDCs and has met HR Certification Institute’s® (HRCI®) criteria … Read More
How To Help Your Employees Save For Their Children’s Future
Guest post from Carolyn Fittipaldi, marketing director for the Education Trust Board of New Mexico. Education Trust Board of New Mexico, a sponsor of Family Friendly New Mexico, demonstrates how to help employees save for their children’s future. – – – It’s easy to help your employees save for their children’s future with The Education Plan Looking for an easy, no cost way to enhance your current employee benefits and increase morale? The Education Plan will help you attract and retain your best employees by helping families save for college with a 529 account. The Education Plan is New Mexico’s … Read More
Family Friendly Workplace Makes Happier Associates and Healthier Communities
Guest post from Lillian Montoya, President and CEO of CHRISTUS St. Vincent CHRISTUS St. Vincent, a sponsor of Family Friendly New Mexico, demonstrates how their family friendly workplace policies benefit not only their associates, but also the community at large. These policies are a great example to emulate in any industry. — How CHRISTUS St. Vincent is leading the Future of Healthcare by supporting its associates. At CHRISTUS St. Vincent, our associates form the foundation of our most important work: caring for our community. It’s important for us to ensure that every member of our team understands their value and … Read More
Supporting Families with Unvaccinated Children
Guest post from Amanda Armenta, member of the FFNM Business Leadership Council As New Mexico prepares to be fully open on July 1st and many families are starting to travel, scheduling backyard get-togethers and going to the movies, it’s important to remember that not all families have the same choices. We are grateful for the perspective of our Business Leadership Council member, Amanda A. for offering how we might all support each other as we move to the next phase of this pandemic that touches us all. I’m just a parent standing in front of my community asking for grace. … Read More
Supporting the whole person in the workplace
Guest Blog Post from Laura Smith Marketing, Assistant/Communications Editor at Albuquerque Plumbing Heating & Cooling Now that we’re almost out of the pandemic, we’re finally able to see the light at the end of the tunnel. People are able to head back to the office, we’re starting to go out in public again and enjoy activities like we did two years ago. The pandemic tested business owners to support their employees as more than just a person working every day. They were being tasked to find ways to support the whole person, as well as their families, during the most … Read More
Awardee Spotlight: Aprendamos Family of Services
Awardee Spotlight Aprendamos Family of Services Family Friendly New Mexico is featuring award recipients that really stand out from the crowd. In June 2021, we interviewed Caroline Zamora, MA, Director of Community Relations and Development of Aprendamos Family of Services and celebrate their efforts in creating a family friendly workplace! …we try our best to live our values and make decisions based on our values; We believe in families first.Caroline Zamora Why have you decided to have family friendly workplace policies? We take pride in being a Values-Based Organization. This means we try our best to live our values and … Read More
Virtual Workshop – Level Up Your Family Friendly Workplace Policies
Family Friendly NM Virtual Workshop Level Up Your Family Friendly Workplace Policies TUESDAY, MAY 18TH, 2021 12:00PM – 1:00PM COST: $25 Online and virtual training Topic: Level Up Your Family Friendly Workplace Policies This workshop will: Help attendees understand federal and state compliance requirements regarding pay equity, diversity and inclusion. Share how to go above and beyond the requirements and implement policies that foster enhanced employee experience and improved business outcomes. Share three policies and practices that platinum level awardees have implemented in their business. Featuring a Panel Discussion with DR. GENA JONES, Assistant Vice President/Chief HR Officer, NMSU ALEX … Read More