Bright Horizons

Here is a quick recap of our amazing Bright Horizons On the Horizon Summit this year! ???? We had an incredible lineup of speakers, including a powerhouse of insights from #HRleaders!?? ??Kate Clifford, CHRO Accenture ??Jenny Guldseth, SPHR, MHRM, CHRO Allianz ??Lilly Wyttenbach, Managing Director, Head of Global Wellness, J.P. Morgan ??Melkeya McDuffie, MBA, CHRO, Bright Horizons We also featured a keynote from the celebrated authors of "You Should Smile More" & "How to Dismantle Gender Bias in the Workplace". Bright Horizons CEO Stephen Kramer highlighted the pivotal role of HR: “You are in one of the most important seats in an organization.” Plans for the next summit are already underway. Stay tuned!?? ??https://bh.social/3AkBzJ1 #HRLeadership #EmployeeWellbeing #Upskilling

As #Millennials and #GenZ become the dominant groups in the workforce, #HRleaders are increasingly focused on supporting the 73% of employees who have caregiving responsibilities. Felicia Cheng, CPCC, Director of Global Wellbeing at Salesforce, a global leader in AI and CRM solutions, recently discussed the innovative strategies her company uses to create a sustainable and supportive environment for working caregivers. What challenges and opportunities is Salesforce encountering in its efforts to recruit and retain top talent? ?? Read more??https://bh.social/4etGYLx #EmployeeBenefits #WorkforceSupport #BHClient

Did you know that diapers are the third largest source of waste in U.S. households? What are we doing to combat this????? Bright Horizons is honored to share our pilot program featured on WBZ | CBS Boston. In partnership with Huggies/Kimberly-Clark, Reworld Waste, and six of our Boston centers, we are working to offset the environmental impact of used diapers by converting them into energy.? Since January, we have diverted 34,000 lbs of waste from local landfills, generating 3 megawatt hours of energy—enough to power five local homes for a month!???? Watch more ??https://bh.social/4fbX2Ts

This year marks a major milestone for the Bright Horizons Foundation for Children - 25 years of supporting families and communities through the power of play, learning, and care. ???? ???? Join us in this celebration by sharing a photo of you high-fiving with someone you love and care and posting it on your social media with the hashtag #High5For25! ?? And please support children and families at https://bh.social/4hSDyFh, and learn more about the Foundation.

?? Celebrating 30 Years of Care and Learning! ?? Since 1994, the Mattel, Inc. Child Development Center, managed by Bright Horizons, has supported Mattel employees and their families. Recently, they celebrated this milestone with a special event for current and alumni families.?? “Mattel’s commitment to supporting working parents and their families for thirty years is truly commendable,” said Bright Horizons CEO Stephen Kramer. Here’s to many more years of nurturing young minds and supporting families! ?? #Childcare #WorkplaceBenefits #BHClient

Congrats to our Talent Acquisition team! ???? A big shoutout to our amazing team for helping Bright Horizons achieve the 2024 CandE Award! ?? From the first interaction to the first day at our centers or offices, we focus on creating a seamless and engaging experience. Curious about what makes us stand out? Check out our latest blog! ?? https://bh.social/4fyQkHy

One of the biggest hurdles for parents returning to in-person work is finding adequate child care. With shortages and rising costs, some major employers are stepping up. This May, Walmart opened Little Squiggles #childcare center at its new home office in Bentonville, Arkansas, accommodating over 500 children. ?? This initiative not only supports #workingparents but also enhances #employeeretention and productivity. As more companies enforce return-to-office policies, on-site childcare is becoming a crucial benefit. Click to read more about how Walmart is supporting their employees.?? ??https://bh.social/4fyrS8t #WorkLifeBalance #EmployeeWellbeing #ReturnToOffice

? An Unforgettable Night of Celebration and Unity! ? We had an incredible evening at this year's Bright Horizons Award of Excellence, honoring our outstanding employees at the Newton corporate headquarters. The night was filled with joy and recognition as we celebrated this year’s award winners for their remarkable achievements. ???? Congratulations to all the award winners for their outstanding contributions! ???? #WeAreBH

We had an incredible turnout at the International Performance Management Institute (IPMI)’s Corporate Wellness Institute event!?? A huge thank you to our inspiring speakers, Carmen Canton, Chief People Officer at Loews Hotels & Co, and our very own Denise O'Brien, Group VP of Growth Strategy and Operations at Bright Horizons. Their insights and essential strategies for supporting overall #employeewellness were truly invaluable. ??

There are so many important things we can learn from military families — from resilience, to handling changes, to coping with separation and big emotions. Find out more here ??https://bh.social/40GsUuU There are also so many ways we can offer support, too. ?? Learn more about tuition assistance for military families at Bright Horizons. ?? ?? https://bh.social/3Cnj6vY