Survey finds employees increasingly expect caregiving support

The pandemic has been a nightmare for just about everyone, though family caregivers have been shouldering heightened burdens.

This new reality has dramatically altered many workers’ personal responsibilities, which has profoundly shifted workplace expectations and the relationship between workers and employers. Now, according to new data collected by Ipsos on behalf of Grayce, nearly all employees who have caregiving responsibilities expect tangible support from their employers. And it’s not just those who are caring for kids.

The survey of 1,000 Americans found 4 in 5 employees believe employers should support caregivers in some capacity. In fact, if employers offered more eldercare support, 74% say they would stay at the company longer—and 64% say they find the company more attractive to work for.