The caregiving benefits conversation needs to include hourly workers

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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.

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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