4 ways to support working parents

By Alyssa Place, This is my expertise
Published 2 Min Read

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Working parents certainly have their hands full, but with the right support and benefits, they’ll be with your company for the long-haul

Because the U.S. lacks federal programs that cover and fund parental leave, child care and other critical support, employers are often the ones stepping in to fill the gaps. While every parent’s needs may be different, affordable child care can be a critical component to helping working parents function, says Vivvi’s CEO Charles Bonello. 

For the majority of employers, benefits for parents start and stop with a parental leave policy, yet it’s when those kids get a bit older that benefits have a big impact, too, says Charles Bonello, CEO of child care benefits provider Vivvi

“The biggest pain point for working parents isn’t just when they come back from parental leave, but actually later, during the toddler and preschool years,” Bonello says. “That’s when parenting pressures increase, child care expenses increase, and there’s a lack of support.” 

Alyssa Place
Editor-in-chief

Alyssa Place is the editor-in-chief of Employee Benefit News and has been with the team since 2019. Her work covers mental health, DEI, women at work, financial wellness, retirement and workplace … Read full bio


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