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by LOLA DUFFORT Republicans may now control both chambers of the State House and the governorship, but advocates are hopeful a paid family leave law could be on the books at the end of this legislative session. With Governor-elect Chris Sununu saying he would “absolutely” support paid family and medical leave during his campaign while […]

Union Leader Amanda Sears, CFFE Campaign Director This op-ed from the CFFE’s campaign director discusses her own experiences with having to take extended leave from work due to her family, and how not every parent is lucky enough to be given such strong support.

New Hampshire Business Review Bob Sanders A recent forum brought New Hampshire CEO’s front and center to discuss the benefits of more family friendly policies. The panelists “cited research showing that family-friendly workplace practices result in ‘higher productivity, higher morale, lower turnover, better teamwork, more innovation – and on and on.’”

Union Leader Doug Alden The Union Leader covered a recent CEO panel that covered the ways that family friendly work policies are a boon to employees and employers alike. The panelists talked through what has worked for their own businesses across New Hampshire.

Union Leader Leave it to a yogurt company to understand the importance of good culture. Stonyfield Farm, the Londonderry-based yogurt maker, just announced one of the most generous paid parental leave programs in America: Six months paid maternity and primary caregiver leave. This policy will go live next summer, and will give new mothers and […]