As discussions and research on mental health and wellbeing gain momentum, especially following the COVID-19 pandemic, it has become increasingly apparent that mental health is a matter that impacts not only communities but also workplaces. On Feb. 8, the Salt Lake Chamber hosted a Master class titled “The Business Case for Employee Health” to discuss what businesses can do to take action.
The Salt Lake Chamber and Utah Community Builders have released the “Fair Chance Hiring Guide,” a new resource for the business community to learn about hiring individuals previously involved with the justice system and make a positive impact on the lives of those seeking a second chance. “Involvement with the justice system is incredibly common. [...]
Close to one in three Utahns have a criminal record of some sort; however, many of those records are old, resolved and eligible for expungement. Unfortunately, that process can be complicated and expensive. Noella Sudbury, Founder and CEO of Rasa Public Benefit Corporation, joins us to explain how second chances can be beneficial not [...]
Utah Community Builders frequently highlights businesses going above and beyond to make an impact in our community. Utah Valley University has expanded its well-being and mental healthcare services to students by partnering with TimelyCare, a free 24/7 virtual comprehensive mental healthcare program designed to support student health. College life can be a transformative experience, [...]
Mental wellness in the workplace has long been a very real and pressing issue for Utah families and communities. Luckily, business leaders can play a part in reducing the stigma around mental health care and providing their employees with the resources they need to be resilient. This episode features Michelle Hill, Director of Total Rewards at [...]
When it comes to child care, affordability, quality and accessibility are big concerns for Utah parents. What’s more, child care issues impact businesses and our economy as well as just families, resulting in an estimated $1.36 billion loss annually for Utah’s economy. What does this mean for the business community, and what can be [...]
Poverty in Utah profoundly impacts families, exacerbating financial instability, limiting access to quality education and health care, and hindering opportunities for upward mobility. The cycle of poverty also creates challenges for families, often resulting in intergenerational effects that can perpetuate the cycle for future generations. On this episode, we discuss what businesses can do [...]
In an effort to help the private sector adapt their workplaces to be more family-friendly, the Salt Lake Chamber’s nonprofit foundation, Utah Community Builders, has partnered with Voices for Utah Children and United Way of Salt Lake to create a guide entitled “Family-Friendly Workplaces: A Guide for Utah Business Leaders.” This guide answers many [...]
The Salt Lake Chamber · Speaking on Business: Utah Community Builders This is Derek Miller, Speaking on Business. Child care issues result in an estimated $1.36 billion dollar loss annually for Utah’s economy. Which is why, the Salt Lake Chamber, and community partners developed a new resource called the Family-Friendly Workplaces: A Guide for [...]
In an effort to help the private sector adapt their workplaces to be more family-friendly, the Salt Lake Chamber’s nonprofit foundation, Utah Community Builders, has partnered with Voices for Utah Children and United Way of Salt Lake to create a guide entitled “Family-Friendly Workplaces: A Guide for Utah Business Leaders.” This guide answers many pressing [...]
