ALICE@Work: Envisioning a More Equitable Future for ALICE Workers
ALICE workers navigate hardships daily, facing tough decisions like choosing between affordable childcare and housing close to work. This means ALICE workers may lack adequate savings, rely on unpredictable public transportation schedules, and contend with long commutes. All these factors may impact a worker’s effectiveness as an employee.
When nearly half of Arkansans fall below the ALICE threshold, it means that ALICE is working with and for all of us — in our communities, our businesses, and our workplaces. Companies can be a key part in changing the landscape for ALICE Arkansans, initiating new policies and procedures that benefit the workforce and create environments where all workers, especially ALICE, can thrive.
Want to learn more? Contact Mollie Palmer.
How Our Program Works
ALICE@Work uses data analysis, course instruction, self-guided action planning, and a community of practice to help companies understand the lives of their employees and the experiences they face every day. ALICE@Work puts into action workplace policies and practices that can build resilient workforces and strong companies, leading to vibrant communities.
Participating companies join others in their sector for 6 modules of learning and discussion about specific strategies that can improve the workforce for ALICE workers. Following the cohort learning sessions and individual workforce assessment, participants receive support through an action planning process to deploy strategies that align with their company culture and values while centering their ALICE workforce.
Curriculum includes:
- Workforce assessment to understand your ALICE population.
- Localized course for 5 team members.
- Individualized action plan.
- A growing library of case studies and best practices.
- 12 SHRM professional development credits.
Curriculum Modules:
- Meet ALICE
- Benefits and Compensation
- Financial Wellness
- Scheduling and Flexibility
- Professional Development
- Work Support and Resources