Public Square – Episode 404 – Family-Friendly Workplaces
Southwest Creations’ Program Director and Leadership Development Manager, Jessica Aranda and Flor Lopez, were panelists on New Mexico PBS’s Public Square episode that explored family-friendly workplace policies with local leaders and advocates. Studies have found that policies from childcare to flexible scheduling have positive impacts on the health and economic stability of employees and families. Both Aranda and Lopez shared Southwest Creations’ commitment to a family-friendly workplace and outlined Southwest Creations’ programs including on-site daycare for $0.25/hour and paid School Involvement Leave. To watch the program in its entirety, click here.
About Public Square
Public Square is a part of New Mexico PBS’s commitment to community engagement through meaningful dialogue. Public Square allows for a substantive dialogue between citizens and state and local leaders.