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2013 was a big year for FFO!

As 2014 nears, with all its opportunities, we wanted to take a moment to reflect back on how far we’ve come since January 2013.  We hope you are as inspired as we are by the incredible movement we are building to create an Oregon where families have the time it takes to care for each other without sacrificing their economic security. Here are some highlights from our biggest year yet:

First there was Black Friday. Then came Cyber Monday. Both designed to kick off a season of, well, spending. But wait!  Isn’t is supposed to be the season of sharing?  We think so.  And there’s a new way to kick off your Season of Sharing: Giving Tuesday! This year Family Forward Oregon is participating in […]

Sick Days in Portland | Effective January 1, 2014

On January 1, 2014, the City of Portland’s new paid sick days ordinance goes into effect. What does that mean to people working in Portland? This FAQ will help you know your rights under the law.

Portland “Safe” Days for Domestic Violence

On January 1, 2014, the City of Portland’s new paid sick days ordinance goes into effect. What does that mean to people working in Portland? This FAQ will help you know your rights under the law. A key aspect of this law is that it includes the time accrued can be use for safe days […]

Flex Time is Business Savvy.

Oregonian editorial board member Susan Nielsen attended our workshop on creating a flexible workplace in Portland on October 16th, where she heard from the experts.  Our “local experts” panel included Katrina Yuen of FMYI, Joni George of Climax Portland Machining & Welding Systems, Diane Boly of Boly:Welch, and Kristi Manseth of the Center for Work-Family Stress, […]

Boly:Welch | Spotlight on Flexibility

Boly:Welch was founded by two working moms who have created an extremely caring and community-oriented workplace culture.  As one employee said, “the word FAMILY comes up a lot in our office.” There are many, many stories of times that the company has supported its employees in profound ways.

FMYI | Spotlight on Flexibility

FMYI (For My Innovation) is a small software company that creates a private online social networking tool to facilitate collaborative work. They have 10 employees, 6 of whom live and work outside of Oregon.

Rose City Mortgage | Spotlight on Flexibility

Rose City Mortgage is a Portland-based mortgage company with 13 employees – all loan officers – who specialize in residential loans.  They’ve been in business since 1999 and close around 300 loans each year.

Cascade Employers Association | Spotlight on Flexibility

Cascade Employers Association is a membership-based association that provides resources and consulting on human resources issues.  Based in Salem, Cascade Employers Association has 16 employees and over 400 members.  They have an additional office in Portland and employees that live and work in other cities as well.

Regional Livability Summit | FFO on Workplace Wellness

Portland-based Coalition for a Livable Future’s annual Regional Livability Summit 2013 is coming up on Friday, October 11th in Portland — and we’re presenting!

This year’s theme is Equity in Action: Map to a Healthy Future. FFO Executive Director Andrea Paluso will talk about the importance of paid sick days for a healthy economy and workforce in Portland and beyond, and FFO Deputy Director Sharon Bernstein will talk about the role workplace flexibility plays in workplace performance and employee wellness.