In today’s workforce, a significant number of experienced employees are working a second job that never appears on a timesheet: caregiving. This places them in the “sandwich generation,” a group of middle-aged adults tasked with simultaneously caring for their aging parents and their own children. This isn’t a specific age cohort like the Baby Boomers, but rather a challenging phenomenon that can affect anyone whose parents and children require support at the same time.
The Rise of Voluntary Benefits
As healthcare costs increase, so does the demand for voluntary benefits. These optional benefits allow employees to select and pay for additional perks to meet their individual needs, especially in today’s diverse workforce. They’re also a valuable supplement to health insurance, particularly as healthcare expenses rise and affordability becomes a challenge.
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