Millions of people in the US are trying to balance work and caring for a loved one
In fact, 73% of all employees have some type of current caregiving responsibility.1 That’s why Guardian has partnered with Wellthy to provide caregiving services that offer a deeply personalized care support solution that spans all phases of life.
There’s also been a dramatic increase in the time people spend caregiving. In 2020, caregivers spent an average of nine hours per week providing care. In 2023, that increased to 26 hours per week.2
And with fewer than half of workers communicating their caregiving responsibilities with their managers,2 having this service built into our disability plans helps employees access the support they may desperately need while maintaining privacy. Plus, it helps close the perception gap between how supportive employers and caregiving employees see their organizations.
Balancing work with caregiving responsibilities can put a strain on caregivers in ways that affect their employment prospects, income, and their physical and mental health.
In fact, working caregivers are two times more likely to experience their own disability-related leave of absence.2 Read more about the modern look at caregivers in the US with Guardian’s Standing Up and Stepping In report.
One in 5 caregivers have taken a leave of absence and/or a demotion to accommodate their caregiving duties.²
90%
are more engaged and less stressed at work3
2 in 3
miss fewer meetings and workdays3
1 in 3
avoid a leave of absence or resignation3
Care Planning
Comprehensive care planning tools and resources in one centralized, accessible place.
Care Coordination
Dedicated, hands-on support from experts who get to know each family and tackle their to-dos.
Wellthy Community
Peer-to-peer space where family caregivers can find support and exchange knowledge.
No matter what situation your employees are in, caregiving services can help support their needs. The services available span all phases of life:
Managing personal health
Raising and supporting a family
Supporting someone with complex needs
Caring for aging loved ones
Navigating end of life and loss
To learn more about the caregiving services included in our group disability offerings, contact your broker or Guardian representative.
1 Supporting Employee Caregivers Starts with Better Data, Harvard Business Review, 2022
2 Standing Up and Stepping In, Guardian 12th Annual Workplace Benefits Study, 2023
3 Wellthy Net Promoter Score (NPS) Response Data via AskNicely, Jan 1, 2022 through June 30, 2022
Individual outcomes may vary due to the unique aspects of each caregiving scenario.
Guardian’s Group Short Term Disability and Long Term Disability Insurance are underwritten and issued by The Guardian Life Insurance Company of America, New York, NY. Products are not available in all states. Policy limitations and exclusions apply. Optional riders and/or features may incur additional costs.
Wellthy, Inc. (“Wellthy”) is a vendor to The Guardian Life Insurance Company of America (“Guardian”). Wellthy and Guardian are not affiliated entities. Wellthy provides a care coordinator to integrate separately retained caregiver resources (e.g., senior care, childcare, etc.) for the benefit of a member or their permitted dependents (“services”). Guardian does not control or provide any part of the services and does not bear any liability for their provision. This informational resource is not a contract and is for illustrative purposes only. Only the policy contains applicable terms. Guardian and Wellthy reserve the right to discontinue services at any time without notice. Services may not be available in all states. Links to external sites are provided for your convenience in locating related information and services. Guardian, its subsidiaries, agents and employees expressly disclaim any responsibility for and do not maintain, control, recommend, or endorse third-party sites, organizations, products, or services and make no representation as to the completeness, suitability, or quality thereof.