ALICE@Work: Envisioning a Stronger Future for Working Families
Nearly half of Arkansans are working but still struggling to cover basic needs like child care, housing and health care. These are our teachers, nurses, retail workers and frontline employees. These are people who keep our communities running, and it is time we stepped up to support them.
When we talk about ALICE, we’re really talking about working families, people who are technically doing everything "right" but still facing financial strain due to rising costs and stagnant wages.
Now more than ever, rising costs are putting real pressure on Arkansas families. When workers are less stressed about covering basic expenses, they can bring their best to work. And that benefits everyone.
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. The program helps employers identify where their employees may be struggling and what changes could make the biggest impact, from PTO equity to financial wellness benefits. Cohort participants have improved employee financial wellness, built fairer PTO systems and identified ways to reduce stress and burnout.
ALICE@Work is an opportunity to be at the forefront of rethinking what it means to support hardworking Arkansans and build a state where everyone can thrive.
ALICE@Work Graduates:
- Diamond Lakes Federal Credit Union
- Encore Bank
- Southern Bancorp
- Arkansas Single Parent Scholarship Fund
- Goodwill Industries of Arkansas
- Habitat for Humanity of Central Arkansas
- Scott Family Amazeum
- Women & Children First
How It Works:
- Confidential workforce data analysis
- Six virtual modules on workplace strategies and systems change
- Self-guided action planning customized for your organization
- 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