Caregiving research and insights

Caregiving affects a significant portion of US workforce and has a direct impact on employee retention, productivity, and mental well-being. Understanding caregiving trends can help employers design benefits plans that better support their employees while strengthening business outcomes.

Employers can use caregiving research and insights to identify employee needs, inform benefits strategy, support employee mental health, and build more flexible and inclusive workplace policies.

Because many caregivers also participate in the workforce, employers have a pivotal role in mitigating these challenges. Forward-thinking organizations can implement caregiver-friendly policies such as flexible scheduling, remote or hybrid work options, and expanded leave benefits. Providing access to mental health resources – including Employee Assistance Programs (EAPs), counseling services, and wellness initiatives – can significantly reduce caregiver stress.  Fostering a stigma-free culture further enhances workplace resilience, may improve caregiver wellbeing, and may also deliver tangible business benefits, including reduced absenteeism, improved productivity, and increased employee retention.