How the Family Friendly NM Team Gets Work Done During Covid-19

Julianna SilvaBlog, COVID-19

getting work done during covid

Each week, as we hear the latest statistics we learn that a lot of businesses are struggling and more and more people are out of work. Our team is working diligently to provide as many resources as possible to support businesses that are navigating uncharted waters. We are working on adding resources to help essential businesses that are hiring find employees who are now looking for jobs (more to come at a later date). In this post, we are featuring some of the tools, practices and resources our team uses to work toward our goals to support our community. In … Read More

Employers can Benefit by Offering Small Dollar Lending

Ann Lyn HallBlog

helping employees

[Guest Post from Ona Porter, CEO, Prosperity Works] In the first few days of the COVID-19 crisis, we saw reports of 700,000 unemployed workers. Now, it is in the millions. Nearly 25% of workers now say their pay is reduced or they were laid off. Simply put, we’re all in unchartered waters. Rightly, there is a lot of focus on immune-compromised and health risks. But the shock to the economy is not getting enough attention. Federal stimulus or payments are forthcoming, but cash is king. Access to credit is also critical, but it has to be safe, fair, and affordable. … Read More

Weathering an Economic Storm

Julianna SilvaBlog

economic storm

Our mission at Family Friendly New Mexico (FFNM) is to support businesses, their employees and families to thrive. Right now, businesses and non-profit organizations have moved into survival mode virtually overnight. FFNM supports a wide range of businesses and organizations of every size and from a variety of industries including food and accommodation, healthcare and social assistance, education, construction and government. These industries are all at the front lines of the coronavirus rapid response that we are adapting to on a daily basis.  Experts predict that the economic impacts hitting our personal and collective economies will be felt for months … Read More

Working from home with kids

Giovanna RossiBlog

working from home

Many people are suddenly finding themselves working from home, including teachers, lawyers, financial advisors, art directors, realtors, producers and more. While this is absolutely necessary right now, it also presents its own set of challenges. As I’ve collected stories over the last few days about people’s various work-from-home-with-kids situations, it seems that working parents are overwhelmed with work responsibilities as well as overseeing their children’s schedule and online education activities. Here are a few practical tips for employees who are working from home for the next few weeks: Start your day with a routine: whether that is exercise, meditation, reading or … Read More

2019 Q1 Family Friendly NM Lunch & Learn

Felicia MontoyaEvents

Family Friendly NM Lunch & Learn Topic: How to Build Prosperity in the Workplace Wednesday, March 20th, 2019 11:30AM – 1:00PM US Eagle Federal Credit Union (3939 Osuna Rd NE, Albuquerque, NM 87109) RSVP for this FREE Event This month’s topic is How to Build Prosperity in the Workplace Learn about the Family Friendly Business Initiative and hear from Gold Awardees about How to Build Prosperity in the Workplace and Gain Financial Resources for Your Business! CEU Approved! 1 HR General CEU Credit Hour “The use of this seal confirms that this activity has met HR Certification Institute’s® (HRCI®) criteria … Read More

2019 Q2 Family Friendly NM Lunch & Learn

Felicia MontoyaEvents

Family Friendly NM Lunch & Learn TOPIC: LOW COST SOLUTIONS FOR COMPLIANCE WITH NEW MEXICO’S BREAST FEEDING LAWS WEDNESDAY, MAY 15TH, 2019 11:30AM – 1:00PM T-Mobile (5421 Jefferson St NE, Albuquerque, NM 87109) RSVP for this FREE Event This month’s topic is Low Cost Solutions For Compliance With New Mexico’s Breast Feeding Laws Learn about the Family Friendly Business Award, how to apply and benefit from an open discussion around the successes and challenges in H.R. After our keynote speaker will help you to learn and understand the NM state laws surrounding pumping in the workplace and breastfeeding in public. … Read More

Third Annual Family Friendly Business Awards Luncheon – 4/18/19

Felicia MontoyaEvents

Sandia Golf Club Thursday, April 18TH 2019 11:30 A.M. – 1:30 P.M. (30 Rainbow Rd NE, Albuquerque, NM 87113) Download Luncheon Program (PDF) Videos FFNM Luncheon 30 sec Testimonials Business Panel FFNM 15 sec intro FFNM 15 sec w/ Testimonial Download Award Photo Click on thumbnail, then click “View full size” to download full size image. Download Team Photos Click on thumbnail, then click “View full size” to download full size image. Luncheon Program

Lunch & Learn – 8/22/18

Felicia MontoyaEvents

Family Friendly NM Lunch & Learn TOPIC: NEW MEXICO’S BEST KEPT SECRET – THE EDUCATION PLAN WEDNESDAY AUGUST 22ND, 2018 11:30AM – 1:00PM WESST (609 Broadway Blvd., Alb. NM 87102) This month’s topic is New Mexico’s Best Kept Secret – The Education Plan Will you join us? You may be a business owner or H.R. professional who is also a parent, grandparent, aunt or uncle looking for the best tools to plan for the future. Learn why The Education Plan is New Mexico’s Best Kept Secret and how this free benefit can be offered to employees, and can be used … Read More

Lunch & Learn – 3/15/18

Felicia MontoyaEvents

Thursday, March 15th 11:30am – 1:30pm Gallup Chamber of Commerce Meeting Room 106 W. Hwy 66, Gallup, NM Host: Gallup Chamber of Commerce