As the summer winds down and parents get ready to send their kids off on a new school year, employers are reviewing and revamping their child care policies to better support their workforce.
To bridge an after-school care gap, Care.com’s CHRO Wes Burke shared that continued flexibility for parents is key. At his company, the work calendar follows the school year so parents don’t need to make additional adjustments to their care needs. Additionally, back-up care benefits and child care stipends can help employees pay for added expenses when school ramps up.
