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Paid leave for caregivers of adults with dementia is charting new territory in the workplace

November 28, 2018

Via: HR Dive
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Caregiving of family members with Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia might be an uncharted area that employers will want to note and step in with support.

Flexible work schedules are a top benefit among caregivers, according to an Unum study released in June. The vast majority of respondents (90%) in this study also said an employer’s leave policies serve as a key decision-making factor in whether to leave or stay on a job. Paid leave has proven to be a benefit that attracts candidates and retains talent, giving employers that offer it an edge in recruiting and hiring in an employee-driven labor market. In trying to lower their turnover rates, major retailers are now offering paid leave to their hourly workers.

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