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Eldercare: more than company kindness.

H Peterson

    Business and Health
    |January 9, 1992
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    Caring for aging family members impacts employee productivity and company finances. Implementing eldercare benefits offers a cost-effective solution to support employees and improve their perception of the company.

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    Area of Science:

    • Business Management
    • Human Resources
    • Organizational Psychology

    Background:

    • A significant number of employees provide care for aging family members, often leading to workplace challenges.
    • The financial implications for companies due to employee eldercare responsibilities are not fully understood.
    • Existing employee benefits may not adequately address the needs of caregivers.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To investigate the potential financial costs associated with employees providing eldercare.
    • To evaluate the effectiveness of eldercare benefits as a supportive intervention.
    • To assess the impact of eldercare benefits on employee morale and company perception.

    Main Methods:

    • Analysis of employee data related to caregiving responsibilities and productivity metrics.

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  • Review of the cost-effectiveness of implementing various eldercare benefit programs.
  • Surveys and qualitative assessments of employee experiences with and perceptions of eldercare support.

    • Main Results:

    • Employee eldercare responsibilities correlate with measurable financial costs to companies.
    • Relatively inexpensive eldercare benefit programs demonstrate a positive impact on employee well-being.
    • Implementation of eldercare benefits can significantly enhance employees' views of their employer.

    Conclusions:

    • Undersupported eldercare responsibilities represent a hidden cost for businesses.
    • Targeted eldercare benefits are a viable and cost-effective strategy for mitigating these costs.
    • Investing in eldercare support can improve employee loyalty and company image.