Quality of care

To help ease the burden of employee caregivers, employers should give greater attention to palliative care.

Big employers including Amgen and News Corp. look to help employees better manage family responsibilities.

Big employers including Amgen and News Corp. look to help employees better manage family responsibilities.

Caring for sick or aging loved ones causes nearly 40% of employees to quit their jobs. By providing caregiving support, employers can retain their best talent and save money.

Caring for sick or aging loved ones causes nearly 40% of employees to quit their jobs. By providing caregiving support, employers can retain their best talent and save money.

Overwhelmed and anxious, employees who care for disabled and challenged loved ones have their own unique requirements.

Companies that offset the burden for employees with medical and support services are likely to see higher retention rates and improved productivity.

Companies that offset the burden for employees with medical and support services are likely to see higher retention rates and improved productivity.

Fear of unintended consequences, such as a reduction in quality of care, has many in the industry unenthusiastic about the President-elect’s proposal.

Fear of unintended consequences, such as a reduction in quality of care, has many in the industry unenthusiastic about the President-elect’s proposal.

A portal like Boston-based torchlight can aid employees pressed for time and resources when caring for a family member.