Employee Friendly Workplace

EMPLOYEE FRIENDLY PRACTICES

Employee Friendly Workplace Initiative will enhance work-life integration to successfully attract and retain the best employees in the Fox Cities

The Fox Cities Chamber of Commerce has launched its newest talent initiative and certifi cation program, Fox Cities Employee Friendly Workplace.

A collaborative eff ort developed with businesses and community partners, this new program is focused on encouraging the adoption of more employee friendly workplace practices and policies in the Fox Cities. These practices will help employers enhance work/life integration and successfully attract and retain the best employees in the region.

CERTIFICATION CATEGORIES & LEVELS The Employee Friendly Workplace certifi cation is open to all employers with operations located in the Fox Cites (Calumet, Outagamie and the northern portion of Winnebago Counties). The comprehensive benefi t criteria incorporated into the online application is intended to be attainable, as well as aspirational, for employers of any size across all industry sectors. Certifi cation levels are determined by the organization’s ratings in four categories including: paid leave and fl exible work schedules, health and wellness support, fi nancial support, and perks.

Fox Cities employers who earn an Employee Friendly Workplace certifi cation have demonstrated a signifi cant commitment to promoting work/life integration as well as creating a positive work environment and experience for all employees. Certifi cation levels are platinum, gold, silver and bronze. Employers who achieve certifi cation will hold their certifi cation status annually. Those certifi ed will have access to a variety of benefi ts including education, resources and research. Businesses will receive a media kit in order to promote their signifi cant commitment to creating a positive work environment for their current and potential employees.

CERTIFICATION BENEFITS & INVESTMENT Employers who become certifi ed can see increased

PLATINUM Platinum certifi ed employers set the bar for an Employee Friendly Workplace in the Fox Cities. They off er highly sought-after benefi ts, fl exible policies and an environment that supports work/ life integration and fosters an exceptional employee experience.

GOLD Gold certifi ed employers go above and beyond, off ering benefi ts and policies that promote work/ life integration and strive to meet diverse needs of employees.

SILVER Silver certifi ed employers demonstrate a signifi cant commitment to off ering and expanding benefi ts and policies that support the work/life needs of employees.

BRONZE Bronze certifi ed employers are recognized for their successful pursuit and commitment to off ering Employee Friendly Workplace benefi ts and policies.

REPLACING AN EMPLOYEE can cost between 33% to 50% of their salary.

MORE THAN 60% OF EMPLOYEES would take a job with a lower salary for better benefi ts (Zenefi ts)

productivity and loyalty, improved employee engagement and a reduction in absenteeism as well as healthcare costs within their organization. A non-refundable application fee of $250 is due upon submission of the application. A certifi cation fee of $5 per employee per year is required after review and qualifi cation of the submitted application. An annual renewal is required to retain the certifi cation. The certifi cation fee applies only to employees located in the counties of Outagamie, Calumet and the northern portion of Winnebago.

BENEFIT SURVEY & ACCESS TO RESULTS The Fox Cities Employee Friendly Workplace program is derived from the annual Fox Cities Benefi t Survey. The annual survey, administered and distributed by the Fox Cities Chamber, was conducted from August to midSeptember of 2019. The geographic scope of distribution extended beyond the Fox Cities to include all of northeast Wisconsin.

Although the survey is not statistically valid, it is intended to provide human resource professionals and those making benefi t decisions in their business with databacked insights about the current benefi t landscape in the region. These insights are intended to help discover trends and provide guidance as the workplace evolves.

“The benefi t survey provides awareness into the current benefi t landscape while exploring opportunities to enhance employee friendly benefi t options such as fi nancial support for child care,” shared Jennifer Brown, Director of Existing Industry and Innovation at the Fox Cities Chamber and Regional Partnership.

Survey participants received a digital copy of the full results available via e-mail. Non-participating employers may purchase the digital survey results. A fee of $150 for Fox Cities Chamber members and $200 for non-members is required to access the survey results.

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LEARN MORE & GET CERTIFIED: foxcitieschamber.com/employee-friendly-workplace