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✏️ 🍎 As back-to-school season shifts childcare needs, Upward’s emergency backup care and stipends ensure employees stay focused and stress-free. Support working caregivers and boost productivity by offering flexible solutions. Discover how in our blog: https://bit.ly/4cLGAY8

Frontline healthcare workers face immense challenges, with 1 in 5 reporting insufficient childcare benefits. This shortage strains their ability to balance work and family. It's time we address this critical gap and support those who care for us. Read more about how to reimagine childcare for round-the-clock industries: https://bit.ly/3yuXFrn #HealthcareHeroes #ChildcareCrisis #SupportFrontlineWorkers #WorkLifeBalance #Upwards #ChildcareBenefits

📸 You might have posted that adorable pic of your kid’s first day of school, but we all know the back-to-school transition can be incredibly stressful! 😅🎒 As employers, it’s a great opportunity to step in and support parents with flexible work arrangements, employee resource groups, childcare stipends, and more. Let’s make it easier for our teams to juggle work and family life! 💼👨👩👧👦 Read more: https://lnkd.in/g2NBWEgD #BackToSchool #SupportWorkingParents #WorkLifeBalance

🌟 Bloomington, IL residents! 🌟 Share your priorities—vote now to support childcare and job preparation improvements. Speak up about the type of public services that can be added or expanded in your community. Your input helps guide local government in allocating grant dollars effectively for the next 5 years. Make a difference in our community’s future! 💼👶 Link to survey: https://bit.ly/4cFTMO5 City of Bloomington, IL #BloomingtonVotes #CommunityImpact

As we celebrate Women's Equality, it's crucial to shine a light on the challenges that continue to hold women back in their careers. Did you know that 40% of working mothers say parenthood has negatively impacted their career advancement, compared to just 20% of fathers? This statistic is more than a number—it's a stark reminder of the childcare gap that disproportionately affects women, especially in frontline industries. Our latest article, The Childcare Gap: Why Your Diversity Initiatives Are Falling Short, dives into how inadequate childcare support is a major barrier to gender equality in the workplace. From limited career advancement to increased turnover and persistent wage gaps, the impact is profound. Read the full article to learn how we can address these challenges and truly support women in the workforce. https://lnkd.in/egUcMGY8

Thank You Nicole Quinn-Miles and to all that were part of the Her View: Women’s Leadership Event, hosted by Marsh McLennan. We loved the opportunity to sponsor such insightful and impactful discussions about women’s health - especially on how these issues can affect women in the workplace. Shout-out to our team members: Hallie Pridham, Senior Product Marketing Manager and Katelyn Turtletaub, Enterprise Account Executive who attended this amazing event! #HerView  #MMA  #hrcommunity  #womensupportingwomen  #womeninleadership  #womenshealth  #hrleaders

We’re backing the undeniable truth that childcare is an economic issue with not only numbers and case studies, but also with voices of #workingfamilies, caregivers, employers, and government leaders—all empowered by the technology behind Upwards. Thank you, CNBC, for including the findings from Upwards’ white paper, A New Era in Childcare: How Upwards is Transforming America’s Broken Market, in your coverage. If you’re seeing this first, don’t miss out—read the full white paper here: https://lnkd.in/g_SZ-vtu #Childcare #ChildcareEconomics #ChildcareBenefits

I just made my LAST $1800 monthly childcare payment 🎉🤢 Yeah, that’s not a typo: the working parents on your team are paying a BOATLOAD of money on childcare. It’s even more when they’re infants. …and I don’t want to talk about how high the bill was when I had two in at the same time 🫠 I put my first child in daycare when he was around 4 months old. My daughter started going at 8 weeks. That's a lot of money and I recognize my privilege in being able to afford it. I am one of the lucky ones. I have a well paying job (insert plug for why sales is such a great career for mothers) and it still made sense for me to work even with the steep cost. With my second starting kindergarten in a few weeks, I’m so grateful to finally be out of the childcare game 😮💨 (at least until next summer when I have to figure out how to manage THAT for two kids) …but just because I am no longer personally paying insane bills for childcare, doesn’t mean I don’t still care a lot about fixing this problem. Incredibly expensive childcare is a BIG reason behind the gender wage gap. It's why there aren't as many women in the room. It’s why a lot of women opt out of working at all (regardless of if they want to pause their career) Also, this problem affects more than just moms (parenting has no gender). Even though that money isn't pouring out of my bank account anymore, I'm going to continue to push for benefits and policies that help fix this problem. We have to do better for the parents on our teams ✌️

Does Upwards have the answer to America's childcare crisis? Our new white paper is backed by in-depth research, case studies, and life-changing stories from thousands of Upwards families, caregivers, employers, and community leaders. This isn’t just another report on the #childcarecrisis—it’s a roadmap for real change. Some sneak peeks into the massive social and economic impact being made via the Upwards model: 📌 The Problem Behind the Problem: While 51% of Americans live in areas with extreme childcare shortages, caregivers still struggle to fill spots. Explore the hidden dynamics. 📌 Upwards’ All-Stakeholder Model in Action: Upwards bridges gaps between families, caregivers, employers, and governments, creating a multiplier effect. 📌 Economic Impact: Discover how removing childcare barriers for working families, especially moms, can unlock billions for our economy. Our white paper includes detailed calculations and formulas leaders for change can utilize. Lean how Upwards is transforming a broken market in our new white paper, "A New Era in Childcare” here: https://lnkd.in/g_SZ-vtu

“The cost of childcare is overwhelming” $5,000 a month spent solely on childcare!? That’s more than 3x the average rent in America 🤯 Posts like this one resonate with our mission at Upwards. Caregivers should no longer have to choose between affordable and quality childcare. Nor should they stay out of the workforce due to the lack of it. Thank you for keeping the conversation going and bringing attention to a real-life example of why childcare is such an important topic for employers and HR leaders. #ChildcareCost #ChildcareBenefits #Upwards