March 18 2024- The article highlights the increasing importance of child-care benefits for employers in the United States, as the cost of child care reaches record highs. According to a survey from Care.com, 56% of companies consider child-care benefits their most pressing issue in 2024, compared to 46% in 2023. These benefits include additional paid time off for when a child is sick and cash stipends for babysitters, surpassing paid family leave and mental health benefits in priority for corporate human resources departments. This trend reflects a growing recognition among employers of the need to support their staff in balancing the demands of family and work.
