Caregiving benefits have come a long way since they were first introduced into workplace compensation packages, but they’re still missing the mark with certain key demographics.
Child care costs have surged by 22% since 2020, according to a recent report from global care benefit provider Helpr. While that complicates care access for many families across the U.S., for hourly and deskless workers — such as those in retail, hospitality, food service and construction — rigid schedules and lower wages make care nearly unattainable.
