The Rise Of The 4-Day Workweek

More and more companies faced with staffing shortages are looking for new ways to manage and schedule their workforce. Some companies are focusing on bolstering their benefits packages to offer maximum support for their teams. Others are administering stay interviews to identify employee pain points and address them efficiently. And while many companies have been […]

Leveraging Stay Interviews to Retain Employees

Turnover is draining not only on time, but also on financial resources. According to the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM), the cost of employee turnover has risen to an all-time high, with businesses losing an average of 3 months of the employee’s salary per employee who leaves.  

How to Honor Your Employees During National Family Caregivers Month

November is National Family Caregivers Month! Just last week, the White House released an official Proclamation celebrating this important month: “During National Family Caregivers Month, we recognize the love and sacrifice of more than 50 million Americans providing crucial care and medical assistance to parents, children, siblings, and other loved ones, ensuring their health and […]

The Silver Tsunami: Who Will Care for America’s Aging Population?

The burden of caring for America’s aging population is quickly becoming a crisis. With the number of aging Americans expected to more than double by 2050, who will care for them? Skilled nursing facilities and long-term care communities are struggling to find employees, and after the COVID-19 pandemic scared some away from moving into them, […]

Homethrive’s 2022 Employee Caregiving Study

On average, 1 in 5 employees double as an unpaid caregiver for loved ones. It can be a tiresome balancing act because employees can’t perform their caregiving responsibilities strictly in the evenings or weekends.  

Disclosing Caregiving Responsibilities in the Workplace

It’s no secret that caregiving is often a challenging and overwhelming experience. But what happens when you have to juggle caring for a loved one with your job? For many caregivers, the fear of disclosing their responsibilities to their employer leads to a sense of isolation and guilt. This can be a difficult burden to […]

Uncovering Hidden Stressors

A recent study, to coincide with “World Mental Health Day,” concluded that one in four Americans would do “nearly anything” to have a single stress-free day.