Back to the Office Blues
A recent Harvard study found more than half of American workers are nervous about heading back into the office after more than two years working from home. For employees doubling as unpaid family caregivers, the stress is even more palpable.
The Caregiving Crisis – And How Talent Leaders Can Help
“The Great Resignation” has become a popular catchphrase for all the wrong reasons. You might be seeing it in your own companies; long-time, valued employees suddenly hanging it up, leaving you with gaping holes to fill. According to Microsoft’s Work Trend Index 2021 report, 41% of workers are considering quitting their jobs because they feel […]
Taking a Load Off
Jacqui Barsocchi heads up human resources for the law firm, Moye White. It’s a demanding job, but she says her life outside of work has made it even more stressful. She spends hours every week taking care of her aging parents and her brother, who has special needs.
Family Caregivers Are Stretched Thin: What Does That Mean for You?
While the current labor shortage is affecting virtually every sector of the economy, it’s nothing new to the caregiving industry. Even prior to the pandemic, demand for caregivers far outstripped the supply of available workers–and this shortage is only forecast to get worse in the coming decades.
Identifying, Engaging, and Supporting Employee Caregivers
Congratulations! You’ve taken a step many forward-thinking organizations are taking: considering a supportive and flexible caregiving benefit. You’ve seen top-producing employees burned out doubling as unpaid caregivers for a family member and you want to help reduce their work, worry, and stress. You want to be an employer of choice, attracting and retaining quality talent, […]
White Glove Service
Rockefeller Capital Management prides itself on offering clients “lifestyle advisory services,” such as private aviation, concierge medical services, and private security. So, when their Head of Human Capital, Frank Due, learned about Homethrive’s caregiving support benefit, he says he jumped at the chance to offer it to his team and to Rockefeller’s clients:
Supporting Employee Caregivers is Quickly Becoming the Norm
When an employee at global consulting firm, Deloitte, had a death in the family, the firm allowed her to take time off to help his mother move into a long-term care community.
Human Resource Leader Evaluates Caregiving Benefit
In this episode of The Balancing Act, Jennifer, a Chief Talent Officer, both valuates and evaluates the benefit of the Homethrive Caregiving Benefit.
Take advantage of Medicare Advantage support
In 2021, more than 26 million Medicare beneficiaries enrolled in a Medicare Advantage plan, accounting for about 42% of the total Medicare population.
Caring for Caregivers: Fostering Diversity in the Workforce
As we celebrate Black History month, it’s important to “walk the walk” and not just “talk the talk” when it comes to creating, fostering, and maintaining a diverse workplace.