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.
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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.”
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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.
Nicole Dorsey is Vice President of Client & Community Relations at PNC and Sally McCrady is Chair and President at PNC Foundation. PNC is constantly innovating to help their clients succeed and to have a big impact in Denver and beyond. They provide their customers with new ideas, offer valuable insight and create customized solutions that will help propel a business forward. The PNC Foundation’s priority is to form partnerships with community-based nonprofit organizations in order to enhance educational opportunities, with an emphasis on early childhood education, and to promote the growth of communities through economic development initiatives.
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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.
Ep. 27: PNC Is The Early Childhood Education Bank with Nicole Dorsey and Sally McCrady
/in PodcastsNicole Dorsey is Vice President of Client & Community Relations at PNC and Sally McCrady is Chair and President at PNC Foundation. PNC is constantly innovating to help their clients succeed and to have a big impact in Denver and beyond. They provide their customers with new ideas, offer valuable insight and create customized solutions that will help propel a business forward. The PNC Foundation’s priority is to form partnerships with community-based nonprofit organizations in order to enhance educational opportunities, with an emphasis on early childhood education, and to promote the growth of communities through economic development initiatives.