More Companies Are Helping Their Employees with Elder Care Issues
Employers feel the impact…
Percentage of employers surveyed nationwide that said the following effects on working caregivers can be seen in their organizations:
Absenteeism (partial days) 62%
Absenteeism (full days) 59%
Workday interruptions 44%
Mental distractions 41%
Excessive personal phone calls at work 37%
Stress-related health problems 29%
Attrition/turnover 16%
…and offer services
Percentage of employers surveyed nationwide that said they offer the following services for employees struggling with elder care issues:
Assistance program for counseling and support 69%
Paid sick leave for elder care issues 54%
Flextime for elder care issues 45%
Elder care referral service 21%
Literature or education on elder care issues 17%
Long-term care insurance covering older relatives 16%
Caregiver support groups 7%
Source: Society For Human Resource Management 2003 Eldercare Survey of 289 human resource professionals
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