Caregiving responsibilities could be costing Gen Z their careers

Published July 6, 2026 5:18 PM EDT 4 Min Read

Key Insight: Learn how Gen Z caregiving pressure is reshaping early-career retention and talent strategies.
Supporting Data: 62% of Gen Z caregivers report caregiving reduces their job performance.
Forward Look: Prepare for expanded caregiver benefits, remote-flexibility and eldercare tech adoption.
Source: Bullets generated by AI with editorial review

The role of primary caregiver is a tough responsibility for any employee, but for young talent, it’s also pushing them out of the workforce before they’ve really started their careers.

Paola Peralta

Associate Editor

Paola Peralta is an Associate Editor at Employee Benefit News and has been with the team for five years. She is a proud UCF journalism graduate who got her start through a Dow Jones News Fund … Read full bio

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