Chuck Feltz
President and Chief Operating Officer
Lifetouch National School Studios

"We wanted our culture to be an ever – present source of pride for our employees. We asked employees what about our company culture they would be proud of and cause you to brag to your friends and family in order to use it as a recruitment tool. Work-life balance was a big aspect of this. So were things like Virtual CSR, PTO hardship sharing, community work, tuition reimbursement and time off for classes, etc. that demonstrated we understood the work-life trade-offs our employees need to make and were willing to accommodate them because we valued them and the return we knew this would generate."

Ronald L. Turner
Former Chairman, President and CEO
Ceridian Corporation
"Business leaders can make a powerful declaration of support and commitment to millions of working people who need to know that our companies and the business community want them to succeed not only at work but at home. People need to know that businesses recognize that successful working families are essential to their own competitiveness, and that the critical issues of childcare, eldercare, flexibility, early childhood education will get the attention and support they so much deserve."

Albert P.L. Stroucken
Former Chairman of the Board, President and Chief Executive Officer
H.B. Fuller
"We need to start now to ensure that Minnesota remains globally competitive in the future. By working to improve early learning, we can help maintain a strong, skilled workforce. Minnesota's employers have a vested interest in supporting parents, families, and communities in meeting this critical challenge."
* Mr. Stroucken is chair of MnBel, a 200-member organization of CEO's, senior executives and business leaders representing more than 100 companies and organizations focused on the role of business in school readiness for pre-kindergarten children.

Jon Campbell

Former Great Lakes Regional President

Wells Fargo

"Great companies are those committed to finding ways to keep team members highly engaged in their work and our company’s vision and values. Competitive pay and a broad range of benefits provide a strong foundation for building team member engagement and loyalty. At Wells Fargo, we embrace strategies and policies to assist team members to find the best work/life balance to enhance their professional and personal lives. And, we believe the business results will follow."