Workplace Trends: The Growing Need for Eldercare Support

As more working adults become caregivers for aging parents and relatives, eldercare is emerging as a critical workplace issue. A recent Harvard Business Review (HBR) article makes a strong business case for why employers should support employees juggling jobs and caregiving—through flexible schedules, benefits, education, and emotional support.

With older adults becoming the fastest-growing population in the U.S.—and in our own region—this shift has real implications for our communities, our economy, and the well-being of working families. As public agencies and local employers alike respond to changing demographics, creating age- and caregiver-friendly systems is no longer optional—it’s essential.

Read the full article here: Your Company Needs an Eldercare Policy