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As the Surgeon General's latest public health advisory shows, the data around parental stress is clear. The problem is enormous and the impact is far-reaching. So, where do we go from here? At Keep Company, the answer is usually one of both/and. 1. We recognize the enormity of what this data says about the state of working parents and caregivers, and just how many people are struggling. We all feel it, but this advisory showcases the magnitude of the problem. 2. Then, we move into action. Because awareness is not enough. We're proud to support organizations that didn't wait for a public health advisory to move into action for the parents and caregivers on their team. And we're heartened by the organizations this advisory has moved into action. If you are ready to meet this moment, our solution is waiting. Our nudge? Don't wait long. As the data shows, the cost is too high.

A Keep Company feature piece in Forbes?! I'm truly honored...and overwhelmed. Here's some of the feelings I can name today: 1. Excitement. Now is the time. On the same day this Forbes article was published, the U.S. Surgeon General issued an advisory sounding the alarm about the mental health and well-being of parents. Our unique approach to connection and skill-building helps our employer clients and our individual members comply with Dr. Murthy’s specific recommendations, and get upstream of the mental health challenges facing working parents today. The "Chief Wellness Officer" of the United States is calling on employers to take action, and we have the solution. 2. Validation. We were early to this market and have been told many times that our "point" solution is not scalable and our "niche" employee segment is not addressing a big enough pain point. I'm proud of our determination to prove that combating loneliness and building skills is a solution with depth and enormous impact that is scalable with the right technology. And I will say it over and over again - 73% of your workforce is not a niche segment. We are filling an important care gap between ERGs and EAPs. 3. Gratitude. I am so incredibly grateful to the small but mighty Keep Company team. Everyone on the team, including our amazing coaches, are mission-driven, curious and brilliant. I'm privileged to build this business and support as many parents and caregivers as possible with this crew, who amplify each other's strengths. And, as a first-time founder, I appreciate their grace and patience as we learn together. Of course, we would not have a business to build if our early investors and clients did not support the vision from Day 1. "Back-to-school" is my favorite time of year (cue Billy Madison). I've got my lunch packed up and my boots tied tight....And I'm bringing this new momentum into Tuesday morning. Until then...I'm taking a break this Labor Day weekend and hope you enjoy it as well!

A Keep Company feature piece in Forbes?! I'm truly honored...and overwhelmed. Here's some of the feelings I can name today: 1. Excitement. Now is the time. On the same day this Forbes article was published, the U.S. Surgeon General issued an advisory sounding the alarm about the mental health and well-being of parents. Our unique approach to connection and skill-building helps our employer clients and our individual members comply with Dr. Murthy’s specific recommendations, and get upstream of the mental health challenges facing working parents today. The "Chief Wellness Officer" of the United States is calling on employers to take action, and we have the solution. 2. Validation. We were early to this market and have been told many times that our "point" solution is not scalable and our "niche" employee segment is not addressing a big enough pain point. I'm proud of our determination to prove that combating loneliness and building skills is a solution with depth and enormous impact that is scalable with the right technology. And I will say it over and over again - 73% of your workforce is not a niche segment. We are filling an important care gap between ERGs and EAPs. 3. Gratitude. I am so incredibly grateful to the small but mighty Keep Company team. Everyone on the team, including our amazing coaches, are mission-driven, curious and brilliant. I'm privileged to build this business and support as many parents and caregivers as possible with this crew, who amplify each other's strengths. And, as a first-time founder, I appreciate their grace and patience as we learn together. Of course, we would not have a business to build if our early investors and clients did not support the vision from Day 1. "Back-to-school" is my favorite time of year (cue Billy Madison). I've got my lunch packed up and my boots tied tight....And I'm bringing this new momentum into Tuesday morning. Until then...I'm taking a break this Labor Day weekend and hope you enjoy it as well!

"This is your moment!" Holy moly, the amount of texts and calls we got yesterday with some version of this message 💪 It takes a village to raise a child... but it also takes one to build a business. Here's the thing: working world where we have to pretend we don't have aging parents or kids or bodies that break makes no sense. Expecting your team to just *push through* or *figure it out* makes no sense. Navigating big demands at work and at home *alone* makes no sense. It makes no sense from a human perspective, and certainly makes no sense from an economic perspective. Thank you Geri Stengel and Forbes for telling the story of Keep Company. And on the day the Surgeon General announces that the problem we're solving is a national emergency no less. We're proving there's a different way. One where employees (read: humans) can feel equipped to navigate transitions and demands, both at work and at home. Finding your people helps. Building tangible emotional skills helps. And we're showing we can do it at scale. We're ready to meet this moment. But first, gonna practice what we preach and take a minute to sit in some pride over this very big day for our team and the big work we're doing. But just a minute...

"There’s a new U.S. surgeon general’s warning: Parenting can be harmful to your mental health." As the Wall Street Journal highlights, the parental mental health crisis is pervasive and costly. The data is clear. The problem is enormous. So, where are the solutions? Dr Murthy recommends several actions that government agencies, employers and healthcare can do to better support parents. From the WSJ piece: "And while we wait for those institutions to do their part—if they ever do—he says parents need to build and nurture their own support network of friends, neighbors and relatives. Honestly, that sounds like more stress." We feel the urgency of our mission at Keep Company more than ever. We're removing the burden of building the solution to these massive systemic problems off the shoulders of the individual. It shouldn't be on any individual parent or caregiver to build the support system and the skills to integrate big demands at work and at home. We've shown it doesn't have to be. If you're interested in bringing Keep Company to your working world DM me. Big work to do!

Looking for a listen as we exhale into the weekend and prep for the final sprint of summer? Check out this powerful conversation on integrating family and (law firm) life with Abby Read, MS, RDN, LD and Ellen Conley. So many words of wisdom we know any working parent would resonate with!

In a new era of work, where hybrid schedules, intergenerational issues, and mental health challenges have become the norm – the transformative power of (meaningful) connection is more important than ever. As our Co-founder and CEO, Adrienne Prentice, shared during a recent webinar, “At Keep Company, we’ve found that the single greatest accelerant to resilience is genuine human connection.” Wondering what that looks like in practice and how YOUR organization can start developing a research-backed connection strategy of its own? 🔗 Dig into the recording of our recent webinar, “Want to Prevent Burnout on Your Team? Try Combating Loneliness,” today ⏩ https://zurl.co/PNx9 #KeepThe73 #SoftSkills #FutureOfWork

Caregiver burnout is about more than just exhaustion. As a recent article from The Wharton School explained, caregiver burnout poses a significant threat not just to employee performance, but to retention, and organizational health overall. And while more than 70% percent of Americans already report caregiving duties, that number is only expected to grow. What can organizations do? The article (linked in comments) suggests several ways companies can get upstream of these challenges, including bringing employee caregivers together. At Keep Company, we do just that. Our platform, rooted in the power of a group, combines the best of peer support and coaching to give employees a truly impactful infrastructure of support. What do they bring to this support system? Caregiving challenges, intergenerational tensions at work, hybrid work challenges, ongoing mental health concerns, and on. Our model is primed to support them in navigating whatever challenge in weighing heaviest, so they can best show up - at work and at home. #CaregiverBurnout #EmployeeWellBeing #KeepThe73

🌎 In our increasingly Zoom-first working world, the value of human or "soft skills" has never been higher. But will traditional upskilling work in this new era of work? For many forward-thinking businesses, the answer is a resounding "NO": 💰 In Australia, the law firm of MinterEllison has started incentivizing employee participation in training programs with a new rewards system — complete with an in-house digital currency — to foster healthy competition among its lawyers. ❤️ And in recent weeks, LinkedIn's resident workplace expert has advocated for the integration of soft skills and emotional intelligence training into business practices, emphasizing their importance alongside technical skills for workforce success in a tech-driven environment. This shift towards prioritizing soft skill-building is a trend we're seeing globally, and it’s something our team is passionate about. At Keep Company, our unique group-learning and coaching platform is designed to help organizations get upstream of the most pressing issues today – from intergenerational tensions to the hybrid work model and ongoing mental health challenges. 🔗 Interested in learning more about how our platform can help you upgrade your own upskilling efforts? Connect with us today ➡ https://zurl.co/Q5qJ #ProfessionalDevelopment #SoftSkills #LawFirm

📅 It's that time of year again — when you start wrapping up summer vacation plans and quickly begin planning for the next calendar year. But as you position your firm for success in 2025, how are you planning to support your top talent so they can achieve those goals? As Keep Company Advisor and O'Melveny & Myers LLP Diversity & Engagement Leader Bendita Cynthia Malakia recently shared, in an era of work marked by intergenerational tensions and a distributed workforce, Keep Company offers a path forward — for your team as individuals and your firm as a whole. Check out Bendita's full video and connect with us to discover how our "Third Space" can help you get underneath and upstream of the most pressing issues that firms are facing today: https://zurl.co/J00X #KeepThe73 #LawFirm