UNTHSC named as Best Place for Working Parents® for fifth year
The University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth has once again earned the designation of a Best Place for Working Parents®, marking the fifth year it has received the honor.
The designation recognizes UNTHSC’s continued investment in policies that support working parents, including access to affordable child care, flexible scheduling and comprehensive health benefits.
“We’re proud to receive Best Place for Working Parents designation for the fifth time,” said Jeanie Foster, associate vice president of culture and experience. “So many of our team members are parents, and providing support like access to the Early Learning Center or flexible schedules is just one way we live our value of ‘We Care.’”
The Best Place for Working Parents initiative is a nationwide effort that spotlights organizations demonstrating business friendly, family friendly practices. Employers qualify by completing a self-assessment measuring 10 key policies shown to benefit working parents and drive positive business outcomes.
“As a mother of two young children, I’m grateful for the support from my department,” said Kayleen Lam, a research and education librarian at UNTHSC. “The leadership team at the library has given me the flexibility to work from home or adjust my hours when there are appointments or sick days. I know not everyone has the same experience, so I feel fortunate to be supported in this way.”
Among the family-supportive offerings at UNTHSC are employer-paid health insurance for employees, partial coverage for dependents, paid time off and work flexibility. The university also provides onsite child care services, designated lactation rooms and child care assistance programs.
Additional resources include access to the Priority Care Clinic for same-day health appointments and the Employee Assistance Program, which offers counseling and support for personal, financial and legal challenges.
Through the SmartDollar program, UNTHSC also helps employees and their families build financial well-being.
UNTHSC continues to support employees and their families through benefits that promote personal and professional well-being.
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