HR and benefits professionals know that women are increasingly the primary benefits decision-makers for their households, especially among lower-income workers, but they’re also carrying heavier burdens without adequate support.
Research from The Standard shows that 72% of women earning less than $50,000 hold the benefits for their families compared to 62% of higher earners. At the same time, women shoulder a disproportionate share of caregiving responsibilities. They dedicate nearly twice as much time to family caregiving as men, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
