COVID-19 has changed the business and talent landscape, and employers must re-think childcare assistance, benefits, and accommodations in these unique times.
Many working parents are faced with the choice of leaving the workforce, working less hours, or switching employers.
This October, the Foundation surveyed employers again to better understand if and how their concerns and challenges may have evolved as the impact of COVID-19 has endured.
Key Findings:
- 89% of employers feel they are aware of the childcare needs of their employees
- 71% of employers feel that they provide adequate support for employees with young children
- 32% of employers have seen some of their employees leave the workforce due to the effects of COVID-19
- 20% of employers are currently willing to increase their investment in childcare needs. However, 49% of employers would be likely to provide additional childcare assistance if the government offered supplementary incentives
*This is the second of two surveys conducted to examine the impact of COVID-19 on employers.
Stories from Employers
Watch conversations with employers from across the country about the impact of COVID-19 on their workforce. Watch below:
