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Released today, our new report, Clearing the Path: Next Steps, highlights policies from that benefit companies and working parents while creating a stronger economic future for all of Greater Birmingham.
The challenges are clear: The State Workforce Council predicts a shortage of 115,000 skilled workers by 2020.
The Women’s Fund of Greater Birmingham believes that women are key to filling these gaps. Therefore, family-friendly workplace policies that benefit both working parents and employers are critical for our region.
Clearing the Path: Next Steps focuses the conversation about workplace policies to ensure women are a targeted part of the solution to our state’s workforce challenges.
What’s inside?
Benefits for employers, including reduced absenteeism, lower turnover, and increased productivity
Success stories from local employers and employees like and
for employers and government
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