Family Friendly Business Award deadline approaching

The deadline for Collier County businesses to apply for a Family Friendly Business Award is Sept. 14. Any business that offers benefits that assist employees with families, such as flex time, health insurance or employee-sponsored childcare may be eligible for the designation. The public can also nominate a business online before Sept. 4, by visiting www.collierchildcare.org.

All applicants with family-friendly business practices will be recognized at a breakfast slated for Tuesday, Oct. 16, from 8 to 10 a.m. at the Hilton Naples. Tickets are $35.00 per person. To purchase tickets, call 239-643-3908 or visit http://collierchildcare.org/2018-family-friendly-business-awards/.

Among the winners, two Employer of the Year recipients will be chosen in the following categories: small-medium business (1-49 employees), and large business (50+ employees). Employer of the Year Awards recognize companies that model best practices and innovation in the effort to support work/life balance for employees with families.

For more information about the Family Friendly Business Awards, call Collier Child Care Resources at 239-643-3908 or email JoAnn Lawrence at JoannL@collierchildcare.org.

CCCR Executive Director Niccole Howard said, “A growing number of businesses are developing family-friendly policies to reduce friction between family responsibilities and work demands. They look for ways to support work/life balance, which helps employees produce their best work. Ultimately, these policies help companies attract and retain top talent.”

Peggy Taylor, director of Human Resources at Bonita Bay Club, said, “Bonita Bay Club was honored to receive the Employer of the Year Award for large businesses last year. It was a pleasure to be recognized for the policies and procedures we have in place. We recognize the importance of family, to not only our current staff, but also to potential staff.”