The Financial Impact of Caregiving On Employees and Their Families

Caregiving can be a rewarding experience, but it can also be a financial burden. According to a 2021 report from AARP, the average cost of informal caregiving is over $7,000 per year. That means families are spending 26% of their income to care for their loved ones. This cost can be even higher for those […]

The Key to Establishing a Culture of Care

There’s no denying it: happy, supported employees are more productive and loyal. That’s why it’s crucial for employers to holistically support their teams, especially those who care for a loved one. 

Supporting Family Caregivers

This week, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services announced the federal government’s first ever national strategy to address the needs of family caregivers! 

Preparing for a Retirement Wave

As the Baby Boomer generation reaches retirement age, employers are faced with a looming retirement wave. This presents a number of challenges, including recruiting to fill soon-to-be vacant positions and reducing turnover rates. With such a large chunk of institutional knowledge retiring all at once, employers are also concerned about how to retain younger talent […]

Working Caregivers Need More Help

Nearly 70% of unpaid family caregivers fear they’ll have to leave their jobs without support from hired in-home help, while nearly half said they would benefit from help with coordinating care for a loved one, according to a survey released this week. 

How To Become an Employer of Choice

Becoming an “employer of choice” is both a key recruitment and retention strategy. Although not an official certification or distinction, being an employer of choice generally means that candidates are excited about the prospect of working at your organization, and current employees feel satisfied with their employee experience.