Workplace Benefits Now Include Caregiving

3 months ago · < 1 minute read

It’s an ugly truth, but one you can’t avoid: sometimes you have to choose between family and work. Though many people can drop off their kids at daycare, school, or afterschool programs, there aren’t as many options for the elderly. When your loved ones get older and need support, it can get expensive to hire private nurses or check them into facilities. Luckily, more and more companies are providing a solution. One startup, Wellthy, is taking on the job with gusto.

Providing caregiving as a company benefit isn’t just humane; it’s actually a great way to improve employee productivity. Plenty of people use up their sick days or vacations to provide care for their families, meaning they don’t get the days to take care of themselves. And if you think it’s a rare situation, you’re wrong; 75% of adults in the workforce face some kind of caregiving responsibilities.

Wellthy provides a variety of services to covered employees. Not just hiring nurses, but working with attorneys, finding support groups, looking into tax deductions, figuring out physical therapy, and much more. When employees aren’t constantly worried about their families, they can stay focused on work and their own well-being.