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The Works: Issue 3. Mar. 2008

 
 

Building a Socially-Responsible Brand for the Conscious Consumer
At the Apr. 3 Business Innovation Conversation, learn how to elevate your brand with employee- and environmentally-sustaining practices. Moderated by BBMG, featuring panelists from New Leaf Paper, Fetzer Vineyards & Café Gratitude. more register now

Successful Pilot of Benefits Screening Pilot Program
SF Works partnered with Tax Aid, UWBA's Earn It! Keep It! Save It! coalition & 211 call center to help link low-wage workers of participating employers in the retail, food service, janatorial & healthcare industries to benefits such as EITC, WFC and PG&E discounts. more

It's Tax Season: Plug Your Employees into the SF Working Families Credit
Hang a poster, send a simple email, or provide info with paychecks. Help your employees put more money in their pockets - contact us for materials to connect your hard workers to the SF WFC. more

Take Advantage of Your Location Within an Enterprise Zone
CA's EZ program can save qualifying businesses tens of thousands/year and is a win-win for businesses and low-income workers, especially in high cost SF. Later this year, SF Works will roll out groundbreaking technology that will directly link business and worker benefits. more

SF Works in a Fishbowl
We have been deepening our expertise in responsible workforce practices, and later this spring, we will launch new tools to help employers exchange and benefit from each other in developing these practices at their work- places...stay tuned to get plugged in! best practices

Learn How to Comply With San Francisco’s New Health Care Law
With a ruling from the 9th Circuit Court, the City is implementing the Health Care Security Ordinance, requiring businesses with 20+ employees to make health care expenditures for all employees working 10+ hours weekly. Attend a free briefing Mar. 13 to understand your business’s options. more

SF Works Seeks New CEO/Executive Director
The CEO/Executive Director will lead a 7-person organization housed at the SF Chamber of Commerce. SF Works is a key resource for local employers & a nationally-recognized thought leader & “policy entrepreneur.” read the job description

 

 
   
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