According to the Anxiety and Depression Association of America, 40 million adults in America suffer from some form of anxiety or depression. It’s important to understand that this is not simply an issue for those who are at home all day; these conditions can affect anyone in any kind of job. It’s an issue that can affect the quality of your work and how you feel about yourself overall….
Have you ever been working and your child calls and says, “Mommy! I’m sick!” at the most inconvenient of times? It happens all the time, doesn’t it? Here’s what nearly every parent wants to do when that happens. Reach for their smart phone, open up an app on their phone to try and find a backup childcare provider close by. That would cost you $30 in childcare fees just…
Benefits are an important part of the total compensation package that you can offer to your employees. You want to find a benefits package that best suits the needs of your workforce. Also, being cognizant of your company’s budget and what is legally required by law. Your Employees Providing benefits to your employees is a good move. But it is only fair that you ensure they have the opportunity…
When you need backup childcare for the day or for the week, it can feel like a huge hassle to make arrangements and stand in line at child care centers. Parents are always looking for alternatives that are cheaper and more convenient. Being a parent is a full-time job. When you’re not working and providing childcare, you’re still responsible for feeding, cleaning and dealing with any little issues that…
Many families in the United States decide that it is best for one parent to stay home with their children while the other pursues a career. The major downside to this is that only one person can be making money at once. So when both parents would like to have a career, they are faced with difficult decisions. One option might be child care. There are many different types…
You might have been wondering how to better handle work-related stress. But, you may also have been worried about the effects it may be having on your overall well-being. If you’ve ever experienced frustration and anger at work, this article will help you take a different approach and take matters into your own hands. It offers a whole host of suggestions for relieving stress in a different way and…
Caregiving benefits are a great idea for the workplace. That said, not all employers are willing to offer them. In surveys, twenty-seven percent of companies said they would provide caregiving benefits. But only one-fourth offered onsite childcare. Well, guess what? You might know someone who could enjoy these benefits if you lead by example. Isn’t it time that you offered your employees some well-deserved perks? It’s an opportunity to…
Supporting the employees and families of a company is the foundation of future success. It’s important to keep the team motivated, healthy, and fighting fit. While some companies may not be able to offer more paid vacation days. They are making other resources available so that employees will feel more refreshed, less stressed, and happier at work. It’s easy to see that when everyone is cared for, it benefits…
It’s hard to imagine how frustrating and stressful it can be when an employee gets sick, injured, or has a personal emergency. Unfortunately, they are not the only ones who can get sick and injured. If they work with you in the same office space, all that stress of dealing with their absence could then turn your company into a ticking time bomb. Unfortunately, most small businesses won’t have…
Being a parent is a full-time job. When you’re not working and providing childcare, you’re still responsible for feeding, cleaning and dealing with any little issues that arise. With the busy schedules of most parents, it is difficult to find time to make child care arrangements on the fly. That is where sitters come in handy. They provide peace of mind for busy parents so that they can stay…
