Employees who support others need more support from their employers.
Caregivers comprise 45% of the workforce, according to a Bank of America report. These individuals provide unpaid care to children, spouses, family members and friends, playing a critical role in their health and safety. But when it comes to their own well-being, caregivers are often at the bottom of the priority list: 40% of caregivers say they suffer from poor mental health and burnout, and struggle to manage their work and home responsibilities, CDC data found.
