Caregiving benefits: Expanding the conversation beyond paid leave

More companies offer paid leave to caregivers Research from Genworth, the National Business Group on Health and MetLife all confirm that caregivers in the workplace are facing challenges ranging from absenteeism, presenteeism and emotional distress to physical health issues and financial burdens. From caring for loved ones with serious health conditions and sick children to maternity and paternity leave and even mental health days, a paid leave program is the mark of many forward-thinking organizations. [...]Bristol Myers Squibb recently demonstrated the flexibility of paid time off by extending the definition of family for their parental leave policy.