Organisations are losing talent to burnout – a trend that is set to rise. In the 2025 State of Work-Life Wellness Report by Wellhub, work stress has overtaken inflation, AI anxiety, and information overload as the leading cause of stress. While most employees rank well-being as a top priority, more than half believe their current employers fall short of providing adequate support.
One source of work stress that is not always visible, but impacts many employees, is eldercare.
Eldercare – a Silent Pandemic
A study by McKinsey found that respondents who were taking care of an adult reported higher rates of burnout (37%) than those taking care of children (20%), and let’s not forget the sandwich generation (often women) doing both. With an aging population, caregiving is becoming a silent pandemic in the workplace (see Forbes article – Employee caregivers: A silent pandemic ).
Take Positive Action Early
This is an opportunity for employers to get ahead in the competition for talent. The starting point is reducing the stigma around caregiving, creating supportive policies like flexible working, and providing access to dedicated support services. When caregiving employees feel supported, they are more likely to stay engaged and loyal.
Access to Homeshare Support (An Employee Benefit)
Homeshare is an innovative employee benefit that is simple to integrate into an existing benefits package. Through the Two Generations scheme, employees can arrange for a carefully vetted sharer to provide live-in companionship and support for an elderly relative. This gives the family peace of mind, as one employee told us,
“It’s nice that when I speak to my mum now, it’s about what we’ve been up to rather than a list of issues. This has reduced my stress levels and work distractions and I’m far more upbeat and productive in the office. It’s such a relief knowing someone is there for mum.”
Learn more about our corporate offering here or speak to the team today about how Two Generations can help your organisation better support caregiving employees.
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