HAMMOND – While many parents must turn to day care for their infants upon returning to work, employees of the South Shore Convention and Visitors Authority have enjoyed the benefit of bringing newborns to the office for the first few months of the child’s life. The South Shore CVA’s unique program, the In-Office Child Care Program, has welcomed 14 babies to the executive offices since 1997.
“No other organization offers a program like this,” said Speros A. Batistatos, president and CEO of the South Shore CVA. Batistatos explained that by providing this benefit to employees, it not only builds loyalty to the organization, but also builds morale and is a defining component of the organization’s culture.
“Everyone benefits from this style of program,” said Lakomek. “If you get the kids ahead of the game at a young age, it will ultimately help society.” In addition to helping the children, the program allows the South Shore CVA to retain the best employees possible.
