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Behind every employee is a full life — one that doesn't pause when the workday begins. Today's workforce is caring for children, aging parents, partners and loved ones, often all at the same time. These responsibilities are deeply personal, but their impact is felt every day at work — in focus, energy, attendance and long‑term engagement.
Today, 63 million U.S. adults — nearly one in four1 — provided unpaid care to a child or adult with a health condition or disability in the past year, making this group one of the fastest-growing employee demographics. Caregiving prevalence has increased from 18% in 2015 to 24% in 2025,2 driven by population aging and limited access to paid long-term care.
The caregiving reality
Family-friendly benefits are no longer "nice to have." Family-friendly leave policies are now one of the top drivers of attraction and retention, especially among multigenerational workforces.
As caregiving needs grow, employers are increasingly at the center of the support system employees rely on to stay healthy, productive and present. Organizations that recognize this reality, and respond with empathy, flexibility and meaningful benefits are better positioned to retain talent, strengthen trust and build a more resilient workforce.
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