Working during the pandemic has been stressful for everyone, especially for those who remain in the office, or at a job site, rather than working remotely.
Each wave of variant brings a new round of anxiety for first responders, manufacturers, and teachers.
Workers who are doubling as unpaid caregivers for their loved ones who are aging or who have special needs are under even more pressure. Who will take care of them while your employees are at work?
1 in every 5 American workers is in this boat.
Employee caregivers who returned to work during the pandemic have unique needs that, if not met, could lead to them fleeing for greener pastures.
However, there are some steps companies can take to ease the burden:
- Wellness benefits: This could be something as simple as putting health snacks in the breakroom, offering gym memberships, or yoga classes to your employees. When employees are able to prioritize well-being, they are happier and more productive.
- Flex PTO: This can be priceless for employee caregivers. Having more flexibility to take loved ones to doctor’s visits or to visit long-term care communities, will go a long way to increasing employee satisfaction.
- Caregiving benefits: While many companies offer child daycare on the premises, offering a benefit to help employees care for aging loved ones or those with special needs is becoming increasingly important.
Providing a benefit such as Dari by Homethrive can reduce work, worry, and stress for your employees and allow them to concentrate on their jobs rather than on coordinating care for their loved ones.
The changing workplace will continue to be difficult to manage and navigate, but employers have the tools to keep their teams recharged and focused as we enter a new year.