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The ROI of Supporting Working Parents

The ROI of Supporting Working Parents

Three reasons why flexibility is a business strategy, not just a perk. Would you spend $1 to get $4 back? That’s the ROI some companies see when they implement policies that support working parents, especially breastfeeding moms. When they are not supported at the workplace, the company faces higher attrition, missed work due to caregiving barriers, and “quiet quitting.”

by Healthy Horizons on September 22, 2025
Businesses Can’t Afford to Ignore Workplace Lactation Week

Businesses Can’t Afford to Ignore Workplace Lactation Week

Ignoring workplace lactation is costly, leading to lost talent and legal risk. For Workplace Lactation Week (WLW), discover how small and medium-size businesses can implement simple, effective support for working parents to boost loyalty and ROI.

by Healthy Horizons on September 02, 2025
What Employers Need to Know: Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA)

What Employers Need to Know: Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA)

The Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA) is a federal law that requires employers to provide reasonable accommodations related to pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions.

The law was passed in December 2022, and went into effect on June 27, 2023. It was modeled after the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) which has been in place for over 30 years. What makes the PWFA different? It specifically focuses on pregnancy related accommodations!

by Healthy Horizons on August 16, 2023
Why Workplace Lactation Rooms are Required  in the Hybrid Work Environment

Why Workplace Lactation Rooms are Required in the Hybrid Work Environment

More and more employees adjust to hybrid work or a...
by Healthy Horizons on April 25, 2022
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Lactation Laws: What Employers Need to Know

Employers have an important role in helping new parents transition...
by Healthy Horizons on May 12, 2021
Mother’s Rooms Rising in Popularity as Employee Benefit - Healthy Horizons Breastfeeding Centers, Inc.

Mother’s Rooms Rising in Popularity as Employee Benefit

Trying to ace the competition for top talent among working...
by Healthy Horizons on March 13, 2020
The Top Breastfeeding Concerns & How Employers Can Help - Healthy Horizons Breastfeeding Centers, Inc.

The Top Breastfeeding Concerns & How Employers Can Help

Breastfeeding Concerns & How Employers Can Help Many working mothers...
by Healthy Horizons on March 08, 2018
Guiding Your Employees Through Health Insurance: Breastpumps, Classes, and Lactation Consultations - Healthy Horizons Breastfeeding Centers, Inc.

Guiding Your Employees Through Health Insurance: Breastpumps, Classes, and Lactation Consultations

Navigating company health insurance when having a baby can be...
by Healthy Horizons on May 04, 2017
Ask Sheila: What is the Best Day to Return from Maternity Leave? - Healthy Horizons Breastfeeding Centers, Inc.

Ask Sheila: What is the Best Day to Return from Maternity Leave?

  Madeline asks, "I'm going to work next week for...
by Healthy Horizons on March 01, 2017
How to Help Transition Moms Back to Work - Healthy Horizons Breastfeeding Centers, Inc.

How to Help Transition Moms Back to Work

 Your employee is returning to work after her maternity and...
by Healthy Horizons on January 02, 2017
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