Business Coalition

Business Coalition: National studies have shown that 87% of the workforce goes home to someone at the end of the day. Whether it is a spouse, children, elderly relatives, or roommates, there are personal obligations that affect one's personal well-being and therefore, their work performance. Companies must realize that what is important is not just preventing family responsibilities from interfering with productivity, but also examining workplace factors that inhibit personal well-being and thereby employees full contribution. This is the role of the business sector.

The Oklahoma Marriage Initiative seeks to encourage employers to provide the most supportive environment in regard to marriage and family-friendly policies and actions. According to Howard Markman, psychology professor at the University of Denver and co-author of the study that showed marital distress causes companies $6.8 billion in lost productivity, employers who choose to help employees maintain healthy relationships will face decreased health care costs and increased productivity.