Research shows that, for a variety of reasons, lower wage workers generally have less access to voluntary flexibility than higher wage workers. But when it is available to them, flexibility can have equal or even more powerful outcomes for the lower wage population.
Washington, D.C. (February 18, 2010) –Establishing flexible work arrangements with an hourly and nonexempt workforce can be challenging, yet there are many examples of how flexibility can be used to achieve business results while at the same time benefiting hourly workers.
Washington (May 7, 2009) – Workplace flexibility initiatives for hourly employees are as successful as those designed for professional staff. And businesses that offer hourly employees flexible work options find that they are critical management tools that enhance recruitment, retention, engagement, cost control, productivity and financial performance.
Washington, DC (May 7, 2009) — Corporate Voices for Working Families (CVWF) and the American Business Collaboration (ABC) support legislation introduced today that, if passed, would make child care more affordable to working families.
Representatives John Yarmuth (D-KY), Sam Johnson (R-TX), Linda Sanchez (D-CA) and Peter Roskam (R-IL) introduced H.R. 2298 to amend the Internal Revenue Code to increase dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA) limits.
WASHINGTON (June 25, 2007) – Corporate Voices for Working Families’ coalition member KPMG LLP testified on Thursday, June 21, before the House Committee on Education and Labor, Subcommittee on Workforce Protections, as it considers H.R. 2392 “The Balancing Act.” Barbara C Wankoff, Director of Workplace Solutions for KPMG LLP highlighted the work/life policies her firm uses to help employees juggle their professional and personal responsibilities.