New Care.com research found that employees juggling child care and elder care simultaneously are now averaging age 34 when it starts — and for 80% of them, it began suddenly, with no time to plan. That's landing squarely in the years when people are usually building momentum in their careers, not managing a second full-time responsibility at home. Here's the part that should concern HR most: two-thirds of these employees are keeping the full scope of it hidden from their employer. It's not an oversight — it's a judgment call about what feels safe to disclose. And the data suggests that judgment call is costing your best people real ground: 55% have turned down a promotion or raise because of caregiving duties, rising to 61% among millennials, and 55% have thought seriously about leaving the workforce altogether.
Join caregiving experts from CareBenefits by Care.com for a session built around three questions every HR leader should be able to answer right now:
- Could you name, right now, which of your top performers is also caring for an aging parent?
- Does your backup care benefit only work for someone with a 6-year-old — or would it also work for someone with an 86-year-old?
- Would two employees with the same caregiving situation get the same support — or does it come down to which manager they happen to have?
You'll leave the session with a benefits-readiness checklist you can run against your own plan and use to make the case for changes if it comes up short.
Meet the Presenters
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Jill McNamara
Jill McNamara is Vice President of Strategic Growth for CareBenefits by Care.com, where she drives strategy across solutions supporting working families and caregivers. With nearly two decades in senior care and family support, she brings deep expertise in aging and caregiving. Since joining Care.com in 2011, Jill has led the company's Senior Care business and now oversees CareBenefits, helping employers support employees caring for children, aging parents, or other family members. Jill is a founding member of the Massachusetts Caregiver Coalition, holds an MSW from Simmons College, and is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker.
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Gincy George
Gincy George is a Senior Care Advisor at Care.com with nearly six years of experience guiding families through elder care transitions, backed by a decade as a licensed social worker. She holds a Bachelor's degree from Benedictine University and a Master's in Social Work from the University of Illinois at Chicago, and is a Licensed Social Worker in Illinois. Her work centers on thorough assessments and tailored recommendations that keep an aging adult's comfort and dignity at the center of every plan. She's known for building real, lasting relationships with the families she supports — listening closely, understanding the full family dynamic, and serving as a steady, trusted partner through some of life's most uncertain moments.
SHRM certification has approved this webinar for 1 PDC toward SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP recertification. A program code will be provided at the end of the webinar.