Clear Lake, Wisconsin – Family Friendly Workplaces announced today that it has certified Specialty Coating Systems (SCS) in Clear Lake as a Family Friendly Workplace. The certification recognizes SCS’ commitment to providing a workplace that supports the needs of families.

“We are proud to be recognized as a Family Friendly Workplace,” said Katie Ziegler, Regional HR Manager of SCS. “We believe that a strong commitment to work-life balance is essential for attracting and retaining top talent. Our family-friendly policies and practices help our employees to be more productive and engaged at work, and they also help to strengthen our families.”

To be certified, Family Friendly Workplaces conducted a thorough review of SCS’ human resources policies and practices, awarding points in their matrix for policies and practices which support families and children. The matrix covers a wide range of topics including health care, time off, flexible work arrangements, child care, early childhood support, and others.

As a certified employer, SCS can use the Family Friendly Workplaces logo in their marketing and recruitment efforts, as well as access a wide-range of additional resources.

“We are pleased to welcome Specialty Coating Systems to the Family,” said Neil Kline, Executive Director of Family Friendly Workplaces. “They are leading the way in Clear Lake, and we are excited to recognize their commitment to their employees and their families.”

As part of their certification, SCS committed to annually contributing to a nonprofit that supports families. This year, they routed their donation to Kinship of Polk County, a nonprofit organization which supports mentorship of children in Polk County.

Western and northwestern Wisconsin face a long-term human resources challenge which demands a strategic approach to address. The Family Friendly Workplaces Certification Program is designed to help employers compete for talent today, while also strategically addressing this long-term problem.

To learn more about Family Friendly Workplaces and its certification program, please visit www.familyfriendlyworkplaces.org.

SCS team members presented their conduit contribution to Kinship of Polk County at the Government Center in Balsam Lake May 23, 2023.

In attendance (from left to right) was Neil Kline (Executive Director of Family Friendly Workplaces), Karalee Tollakson (Program Manager, Kinship), Katelyn Ziegler (Regional HR Manager, SCS), Alex Dix (Coating Center Manger, SCS), Tonya Vander Wyst (HR Coordinator, SCS), Lisa Thanig (Executive Director of Kinship), and Shara Anderson (Service Coordinator, Kinship).

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Family Friendly Workplaces works to address western Wisconsin's workforce shortage, and strengthen western Wisconsin families, by certifying businesses as Family Friendly, and encouraging the adoption of Family Friendly practices. For more information, visit www.familyfriendlyworkplaces.org or follow them on Facebook at www.facebook.com/familyfriendlyworkplaces.