Most US workers hide caregiving duties from HR 

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  • Key Insight: Discover how workplace stigma — not policy gaps — undermines caregiver retention and productivity.
  • What’s at Stake: Rising care responsibilities threaten talent pipeline and long-term workforce capacity.
  • Supporting Data: Only 8% of employees feel comfortable discussing caregiving with HR.
    Source: Bullets generated by AI with editorial review

Many U.S. workers are juggling caregiving duties, but few feel comfortable discussing it with their HR managers, according to a new survey.

Jimmy Nesbitt
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Jimmy Nesbitt is a reporter at Employee Benefit News, where he covers the evolving landscape of workplace benefits, healthcare, retirement, financial wellness and related policy issues. His career … Read full bio


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