Tag: Dependent Care

Employees Struggle with Child Care: Do Employers Have Answers?

Organizations spend significant time and energy on recruiting and retaining valuable talent, but those efforts can be dashed if workers are so stressed over the cost and availability of child care that they can’t concentrate on work. So, what solutions can help employees manage their family responsibilities and benefit employers, too? Understanding the Costs for […]

Telecommuting: What Should We Include in a Telecommuting Policy?

Our company has decided that it would be beneficial to offer employees the opportunity to work from home. Before we enter into work-at-home arrangements with employees, we want to have a written telecommuting policy in place. What should we cover? —Andrew W., Human Resources Specialist, Santa Cruz   Telecommuting can be a cost-effective alternative to […]