Hudson, Wisconsin - Family Friendly Workplaces announced on August 15 the re-certification of the Hudson Area Chamber of Commerce and Tourism Bureau (Hudson Chamber) as a Family Friendly Workplace. This certification recognizes the Hudson Chamber’s commitment to supporting their employees' and to leading the way in regional workforce development efforts.

Mary Claire Olson Potter, President of the Chamber, commented, “We are proud to be re-certified as a family friendly workplace. Employers across our region and in Hudson are facing a challenging workforce environment, and we are excited to be involved in a program focused on addressing it.”

To be certified, Family Friendly Workplaces conducted a thorough review of the Hudson Chamber’s human resources policies and practices, awarding points on their matrix for policies and practices which support families and children. As a certified employer, the Hudson Chamber 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 proud to welcome the Hudson Chamber back into the family," said Neil Kline, Executive Director of Family Friendly Workplaces. "Our workforce shortage can be addressed if we work together, and we hope the Hudson Chamber’s certification will serve as a strong example to other employers in Hudson."

Western Wisconsin faces 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.

If you have questions about Family Friendly Workplaces and their Certification Program, please reach out on their website, www.familyfriendlyworkplaces.org.

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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.