Most employers plan to change their leave policies soon, with paid caregiving benefits becoming more popular: survey

McKnight’s Senior Living January 24, 2024
Kathleen Steele Gaivin

Eighty-four percent of employers participating in a new survey said they are planning to make changes to their leave policies within the next two years, and paid leave for caregiving may see some of the most substantial increases in adoption.

A total of 517 employers participated in Willis Towers Watson’s 2023 Leave, Disability and Time-off Trends Survey, which was conducted in October and November. Results were released Monday.

Almost one-fourth of survey respondents said that they already offer paid leave for caregiving, and an additional 22% said that they are planning or considering adding it over the next two years.

Making changes to leave policies is aimed at boosting employee recruitment and retention, according to WTW.

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