What do today's workforce believe are "meaningful" benefits? Given that there could be up to five generations in many organizations, what employees want, and need may vary based on their life stage. Most companies provide medical and financial supports, but what about familial care (child, elder, pet) supports? These are crucial for many employees as they balance life responsibilities with their career journey. It is critical we shed light on these much-needed benefits that support one of the largest demographics of employees.

Over the past decade, my company, Bright Horizons has surveyed the state of working parents through the annual Modern Family Index research study, which highlights the unique challenges and priorities faced by this important group of workers. This year marked the tenth year of conducting this study and was an opportunity to reflect on what has changed for working parents over the past decade –for better or worse. The study explored their sentiments on the struggles they face as career and family remain important priorities.