The Working Caregiver :Strain and Work Productivity Loss

21/11/2025 8 min
The Working Caregiver :Strain and Work Productivity Loss

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Episode Synopsis

Discover the business impact of caregiver support in the workplace with insights from IBI’s most recently published research. In this episode, we go beyond the headlines to reveal how caregiving responsibilities now affect more than 60 million working Americans across every age, industry, and pay grade. Hear why 45 percent of caregivers fall within their prime earning years, how unaddressed family care leads to $30 billion in annual productivity losses, and why employees with high caregiving strain are up to 40 times more likely to report major disruptions at work. We break down the newest evidence on supporting employee caregivers—showing which benefits, programs, and leadership strategies drive real results for workforce engagement, retention, and satisfaction. 

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