In most companies across this country, many colleagues are pulling double duty — working full-time jobs while also balancing caregiving responsibilities for a child, partner, parent, loved one, or member of their chosen family. According to Guardian's recent Standing Up and Stepping In report, 1 in 5 American workers are shouldering caregiver responsibilities. 

At the same time, employees are also having to dedicate more time to caregiving, up from 9 hours a week in 2020 to 26 hours a week in 2023. This is especially true for those new to navigating caregiving responsibilities; whether evaluating assisted living options, arranging meal delivery services, or vetting childcare options, this work can be complex and overwhelming. 

What's more, this crisis will likely grow, with the need for caregivers predicted to increase over the next decade.