Childcare is increasingly a workforce issue, affecting recruitment, retention, absenteeism and employees’ ability to stay in the workforce. For employers, particularly in industries like healthcare and other in-person, shift-based environments, access to reliable, affordable childcare can directly impact workforce stability and business performance.
https://www.epicimpact.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/4dbbec33cc4faa23ae0f28aa48e8db07-scaled.png25602560Emma Nelson/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/epic-logo-sm.pngEmma Nelson2026-09-14 14:17:432026-09-14 14:17:53Ep. 32: Why Childcare Is a CEO Problem (I Don’t Care with Kevin Stevenson Podcast Crossover Episode)
On this special crossover episode, EPIC President and CEO Nicole Riehl joined host Jon Franko on The Manufacturing Employer Podcast, where she reframed childcare as a critical workforce infrastructure issue, not just an employee perk. She also discusses the hidden costs of childcare challenges, and how manufacturers can address absenteeism and turnover linked to them. Listen to the full episode for actionable strategies including flexible scheduling, stipends and community resources and how incremental changes can yield strong ROI in recruitment, retention and productivity.
https://www.epicimpact.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Ep-31.-Manufactoring-Employer-Podcast-graphic-2.png12001200Brooke Flower/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/epic-logo-sm.pngBrooke Flower2026-07-21 15:25:092026-07-22 13:10:11Ep. 31: The Business Case for Employer-Supported Childcare (The Manufacturing Employer Podcast Crossover Episode)
The Denver Institute for Faith & Work’s vision is that every person’s work brings hope and life to their city. From their website: “If people believe their work is central to God’s work in the world, they will find hope for and in their work and become agents of life in their workplaces, professions, industries, and cities. Our mission is to prepare people to serve God and others in their daily work so that workplaces and cities are transformed.”
https://www.epicimpact.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Screenshot-2026-05-11-160931.png367366Brooke Flower/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/epic-logo-sm.pngBrooke Flower2026-05-11 15:16:282026-05-18 14:36:00Ep. 30: The Denver Institute for Faith & Work with Ross Chapman and Joanna Meyer
EPIC President and CEO Nicole Riehl joined Fearless Financial Advisors Wealth Manager Lorie Jones for a special crossover episode of the Fearless Females podcast. The conversation highlighted the power of mentorship, investing in professional growth and taking strategic risks to build a meaningful career.
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If one figure tells the story of why childcare is so intertwined with business, it is this: The lack of available care slots keeps so many caregivers from working in Colorado that it costs the economy $3.3 billion annually. EPIC President & CEO Nicole Riehl recently joined Colorado Senator Mark Baisley on the Colorado Chamber’s Office Hours Podcast to discuss four bills currently moving through the Colorado legislature, along with the broader childcare challenges facing working families and potential solutions to help address them.
Ep. 32: Why Childcare Is a CEO Problem (I Don’t Care with Kevin Stevenson Podcast Crossover Episode)
/in PodcastsChildcare is increasingly a workforce issue, affecting recruitment, retention, absenteeism and employees’ ability to stay in the workforce. For employers, particularly in industries like healthcare and other in-person, shift-based environments, access to reliable, affordable childcare can directly impact workforce stability and business performance.
Ep. 31: The Business Case for Employer-Supported Childcare (The Manufacturing Employer Podcast Crossover Episode)
/in Blog, PodcastsOn this special crossover episode, EPIC President and CEO Nicole Riehl joined host Jon Franko on The Manufacturing Employer Podcast, where she reframed childcare as a critical workforce infrastructure issue, not just an employee perk. She also discusses the hidden costs of childcare challenges, and how manufacturers can address absenteeism and turnover linked to them. Listen to the full episode for actionable strategies including flexible scheduling, stipends and community resources and how incremental changes can yield strong ROI in recruitment, retention and productivity.
Ep. 30: The Denver Institute for Faith & Work with Ross Chapman and Joanna Meyer
/in PodcastsThe Denver Institute for Faith & Work’s vision is that every person’s work brings hope and life to their city. From their website: “If people believe their work is central to God’s work in the world, they will find hope for and in their work and become agents of life in their workplaces, professions, industries, and cities. Our mission is to prepare people to serve God and others in their daily work so that workplaces and cities are transformed.”
Ep. 29: Zigzags to Impact: The Courage to Apply Before You’re Ready (Fearless Females Crossover Episode)
/in PodcastsEPIC President and CEO Nicole Riehl joined Fearless Financial Advisors Wealth Manager Lorie Jones for a special crossover episode of the Fearless Females podcast. The conversation highlighted the power of mentorship, investing in professional growth and taking strategic risks to build a meaningful career.
Ep. 28: A Quartet of Childcare Bills (Colorado Chamber Office Hours Crossover Episode)
/in PodcastsIf one figure tells the story of why childcare is so intertwined with business, it is this: The lack of available care slots keeps so many caregivers from working in Colorado that it costs the economy $3.3 billion annually. EPIC President & CEO Nicole Riehl recently joined Colorado Senator Mark Baisley on the Colorado Chamber’s Office Hours Podcast to discuss four bills currently moving through the Colorado legislature, along with the broader childcare challenges facing working families and potential solutions to help address them.