3 ways to support employee caregivers

By Michael Walsh | July 19, 2018 at 11:35 AM

The scope of what it means to be a caregiver is broad, and many employers remain unaware of how caregiving affects the well-being of their employees.

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Up to $33 billion annually from lost productivity
$6.6 billion to replace employees who retire early or quit
$5.1 billion in absenteeism

1. Offer paid leave for caregivers

2. Get creative with online resources

3. Consider how your workplace culture can benefit caregivers

Michael Walsh is CEO of Cariloop.

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