Exclusive research: How to help parents stay present and productive at work

Published December 23, 2025 11:00 AM EST 5 Min Read

Key insight: Learn how tailored caregiver benefits convert into measurable retention and productivity improvements.
What’s at stake: Talent retention and business outcome hinges on child care benefit strategies.
Expert quote: UrbanSitter CEO Lynn Perkins urges tailoring benefits and communications to increase utilization.
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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