National Human Services Assembly Family Strengthening Peer Network Meeting NeighborWorks America Thursday, April 6, 2006 Lynn Mitchell, Corporate Voices for Working Families

About Corporate Voices Corporate Voices for Working Families is a non-partisan non-profit corporate membership organization created to bring the private sector voice into the public dialogue on issues affecting working families. Collectively our 52 partner companies employ more than 4 million individuals throughout all fifty states, with annual net revenues of $1 trillion. Over 70% of our partner companies are listed in the Fortune 500, and all share leadership positions in developing family support policies for their own workforces. This experience is the primary asset Corporate Voices brings to the ongoing dialogue with policy makers and other stakeholders.

Corporate Partners

Pillars of Work Children - Early Childhood Education and Afterschool Care Workplace Flexibility Mature Workforce Youth Transitions Family Economic Stability

Strategic Framework for Lower-Wage: Role of the Employer Role of Public Policy Addressing Root Causes

Best Practices Toolkit This toolkit is based on the report, “Increasing the Visibility of the Invisible Workforce: Model Programs & Policies for Hourly and Lower- Wage Employees”.

Exceptional Workplace Programs to Support Lower-Wage Employees Dependent Care Employee Assistance & Development Financial Incentives Financial Assistance Flexible Work Schedules Employer Assisted Housing

The Business Case: Human Capital Outcomes Increased Recruitment & Retention Improved Customer Service Increased Productivity Decreased Absenteeism

Lessons Learned One size does not fit all - Programs and policies can be as unique as the workforce for whom they’re designed Communication – Proper communication, including in different languages, is essential to the program success.

For More Information Website: Contact: Lynn Mitchell (202)