The burdens of caregiving are taking a toll not only on workers but also on employers through increased absenteeism, reduced work focus, emotional burnout and hidden costs.
Working caregivers experience significant rates of burnout and mental health strain caregivers. Those at higher risk for burnout report an average of 11.4 weeks of lost work productivity annually, according to the new Family Health Index from Cleo. For every 1,000 employees, this amounts to an estimated annual cost of $3.8 million in lost productivity.
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Alan Goforth
Alan Goforth is a freelance writer in suburban Kansas City. In addition to freelancing for several publications, he has written a dozen books about sports and other topics.
