3 leaders share their favorite parental benefits during the back to school season

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When benefits and policies that support working parents exist in an organization, those employees are less likely to struggle. 

Workers with school-aged children have recently gone through the changes in routine that accompany the beginning of a new school year, and figuring out things like transportation, before- and after-school child care and how to include extracurricular activities can put added strain on their already busy lives. 

“One of our most valued programs is access to child care and backup care options. We partner with care providers to offer employees resources for finding and paying for care. Emergency backup care helps working parents on short notice when their regular care falls through or a child is sick. 

We offer flexible work schedules and telecommuting options during the back-to-school season. This allows parents to adjust their hours or work from home when needed for school events, activities or emergencies. 

Lee Hafner
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Lee joined the EBN team in 2022, and covers areas including caregiving, employee health and wellness, healthcare innovation, and company culture. She created EBN's popular Benefits in Action and … Read full bio


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