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Employers are dedicated to helping their employees be their best selves in and out of the office. That means making sure the entire family is supported, too.
Fifty-nine percent of employers believe that family-friendly benefits are important to their talent strategy, according to Willis Towers Watson. Almost all employees agreed: 96% said family-friendly benefits are a top priority when considering an employer, according to a survey from Ovia Health.
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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Providing working parents with time and resources to care for their children during times of illness offers returns in the forms of productivity and retention.
When parents are able to get ahead of pediatric health conditions, medical costs, personal stress and presence at work can all be improved.
A partnership with Bright Horizons, caregiver PTO and mental health support allow people to care for loved ones and mind their own wellness.
Just as organizations have developed sophisticated approaches to supporting new parents, similar strategic thinking can address elder caregiving challenges.
In today's competitive talent market, standard health, dental, vision,
