Lincoln Littles and the Lincoln Partnership for Economic Development (LPED)(selectlincoln.org) are thrilled to announce the beginning of a new certification program that highlights family-friendly businesses throughout the Lincoln community—the Lincoln Family-Friendly Workplaces Certification Program. The purpose of the Lincoln Family-Friendly Workplaces Certification Program is to help businesses attract and sustain a strong, inclusive local workforce through implementing family-friendly workplace policies.
The certification program recognizes employers who demonstrate a strong commitment to supporting working families with young children, implement family-friendly workplace practices for their employees and help make Lincoln a great place to live, work and play by prioritizing family well-being and early childhood support.
To gain certification, employers must meet at least 7 out of 10 qualifying criteria. The qualifying criteria include items such as paid parental leave, flexible scheduling or remote/hybrid work options, caregiver support resources and more. Each step of the certification process includes examples of how businesses can meet criteria in each category. Complete details on the workplace certification program can be found at selectlincoln.org/lincoln-family-friendly workplaces-certification.
For more information on Engagement Committee meetings and a certification review timeline, contact Anne Brandt, Executive Director of Lincoln Littles, at anne.brandt@lincolnlittles.org.