Exclusive research: Caregiving support boosts recruitment and retention

Published December 11, 2025 1:31 PM EST Updated January 10, 2026 2:27 PM EST 5 Min Read

What’s at stake: Unchecked gaps risk losing Gen Z and millennial talent.
Supporting data: 44% would change jobs; 16% actively looking; 69% prioritize caregiving benefits.
Forward look: Expect more employer caregiver programs as manager awareness and offerings increase.
Source: Bullets generated by AI with editorial review

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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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