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The U.S. workforce shouldn't have to choose between their careers and family care. In a recent article published by MedCity News, Grayce's Danika Mills (Head of Care Operations) shares her personal journey balancing family care responsibilities with a demanding career, highlighting a reality that millions of employees face every day. Danika's insights are a call to action for employers and policymakers alike. At Grayce, our comprehensive social care model helps employees manage family care while staying engaged at work. Many organizations struggle to meet the needs of employees juggling caregiving and work, often relying on outdated, one-size-fits-all solutions. We bring it all together—providing expert guidance and personalized care solutions that empower employees to succeed at both work and home without compromising their obligations. As Danika mentioned in the article: “If sufficient balance between work and family responsibilities is not achieved, employees face the risk of becoming patients themselves.” We help employees reduce stress, and employers create more inclusive workplaces while improving retention. Read the full article and explore how these issues impact your workforce: https://lnkd.in/geyrC_Pf #Grayce #MedCityNews #FamilyCare

Despite the strides HR leaders have made in supporting employee well-being and mental health, many programs are still not addressing the root cause of stress for a large portion of the workforce—balancing family care responsibilities. This gap leaves many employees feeling overwhelmed and unsupported, leading to lower engagement with mental health benefits. By offering comprehensive family care support, Grayce helps HR leaders bridge this gap. Our personalized solutions reduce the stress employees face when managing both work and family care, improving their mental well-being and benefit utilization. As innovative benefits leader Ellen Meza shared, “We found that employees were struggling in providing care for aging, ill, or vulnerable loved ones. It was really clear that we needed to support our employees in ways that we hadn’t before.” This World Mental Health Day, consider how integrating family care support with Grayce can enhance your mental health strategy and provide the relief your employees need. Read more in our blog, "The Missing Link in Mental Health Benefits" here: https://lnkd.in/epkpSUSx #Grayce #WorldMentalHealthDay #MentalHealth

Caregiving’s hidden costs are hitting employees and employers hard. Employees balancing family care responsibilities are seeing significant financial impacts—45% report facing reduced savings, debt, or paying late fees, while 25% of their annual income goes toward family care related expenses. For employers, the result is $44B in productivity losses annually, with 45% of employees taking multiple unplanned days off each month. Healthcare costs are also affected. Employees may experience 8% higher medical costs, with stress leading to worse health outcomes like depression, hypertension, and more. The good news? Supporting your employees through comprehensive benefits can improve both employee well-being and outcomes—reducing turnover, healthcare costs, and absenteeism. ⬇️ Download our infographic to learn more about the financial and productivity impact of caregiving: https://lnkd.in/g98QHdWe #Grayce #EmployeeHealth #FamilyCare

As we wrap up our “Grayce Chapters - Episode 1” video series showcasing Kellie’s journey, we’re highlighting the crucial role that workplace support plays for employees balancing family care responsibilities. Kellie’s story has highlighted the often-overlooked challenges of balancing a career with caring for a loved one, and the significant impact Grayce had on her journey. "It would have taken me hours to find trusted support. Grayce provided help within 24 hours, adding shape and structure to an emotional and challenging situation." Her journey underscores the necessity for organizations to offer comprehensive family care solutions. Our family care solution is based on a social care model to create a healthier, more resilient workforce, so employees can manage both professional and personal responsibilities successfully. 🎧 Discover the impact of our comprehensive social care model and how it can transform the lives of employees balancing work and family care in the final episode here: https://lnkd.in/gAxixNtE #Grayce #GrayceChapters #MemberTestimonial

💜 We are excited to welcome Steve Schwartz as Grayce’s new Head of Customer Success! Steve brings over six years of experience from the employer benefits startup world, having built Customer Success teams at Carrot Fertility and FOLX Health. He has a passion for working with innovative employers, consultants, and partners to bring meaningful benefit solutions to their employees. Steve shares, “Grayce's mission and services resonate strongly with me as a member of the current sandwich generation with octogenarian parents in declining health and two kiddos who both have special needs.” We are thrilled to have Steve on board, and we know his expertise and passion will have a tremendous impact on our team and the families we support. Please join us in welcoming Steve to Grayce! #Grayce #NewHire #EmployeeAppreciation

Over the past several days, we’ve shared Grayce member Kellie’s journey caring for her father at the end of his life. Stories like this remind us all of the challenges we face when caring for loved ones, while balancing the demands of life and work. Through each part of her story, one message rings clear—finding support, especially in the workplace, is crucial. "There were times in my life when there was more than I could handle. Grayce stepped in and filled the gaps I didn’t even know were there. Caregiving is tough, and no one has all the answers. With your holistic support, I found the help I needed to manage both my personal and professional life.” At Grayce, we are committed to providing holistic support that helps employees like Kellie navigate life’s toughest moments. Our family care solution empowers employees to keep thriving both at home and in their careers. 🎧Tune in to the next episode of “Grayce Chapters” and learn about the impact that Grayce had on her journey, and what advice she might share with others experiencing their own family care challenges: https://lnkd.in/gbS_sKnd #Grayce #GrayceChapters #MemberTestimonial

When caregiving becomes part of the job, employees need more than empathy—they need solutions. Grayce member Kellie’s story highlights the importance of workplace support for employees navigating complex family care responsibilities. She realized that many organizations don’t fully recognize the demands this places on their employees' time and well-being. “I don't think the workplace properly recognizes how much time and energy it takes when dealing with someone who needs care or is in the last stages of their life. While it's possible to navigate all of this this, it needs help and support. Life happens to everyone and particularly people who are middle age like my husband and self." So, how can you better support your employees? It’s easier than you think. By offering comprehensive family care solutions, companies provide employees with the support they need to navigate caregiving roles without sacrificing their careers. 🎧Discover more about Kellie’s journey and how Grayce can support employees facing similar challenges in your organization: https://lnkd.in/gSUHQnuU #Grayce #GrayceChapters #MemberTestimonial

Caring for a loved one while managing work can feel overwhelming, as Grayce member Kellie discovered when caring for her father. "I was pulling in as much support as I could, but there were blank spots I just didn’t know how to fill. That’s where Grayce really helped." Balancing the roles of mother, employee, and family care provider can be too much for one person to handle. Kellie’s story highlights the importance of having workplace support when navigating the toughest chapters of your life. Kellie’s journey is a powerful reminder of why employee care support solutions matter. When companies offer comprehensive family care solutions like Grayce, they provide the support employees need to succeed both at home and in their careers. 🎧Take a moment to hear Kellie’s perspective and discover how we empower employees to effectively balance both their professional and personal lives: https://lnkd.in/gv6JcSNq #Grayce #GrayceChapters #MemberTestimonial

Life changes in an instant, and for Grayce member Kellie, that change was caring for her father at the end of his life. In the first episode of our brand new “Grayce Chapters” video series, Kellie chats with our Co-Founder, Kassidee Kipp and opens up about her experience being a caregiver. For her, Grayce’s support and guidance were crucial in navigating those tough times. “For those fortunate enough to have access to this service, it's important for human resource directors to hear stories like this. If they truly want to support and retain employees, services like this are essential. At the very least, it's crucial to find trusted companions and colleagues to help you through challenges, as no one has all the answers." We are honored to help employees like Kellie get through their family’s toughest care challenges. 🎧Want to hear more about how Grayce made a difference for Kellie and her family? Listen to the full interview here: https://lnkd.in/gnFqJmfA #Grayce #GrayceChapters #MemberTestimonial

Balancing work while caring for loved ones may be taking a significant toll on your employees' mental and physical health. With 57% of family caregivers reporting clinically significant levels of stress, anxiety, and depression, it's no surprise that 23% say their caregiving role has worsened their health. This hidden burden isn't just affecting individuals—it's contributing to rising healthcare costs for employers, too. In fact, $13.4B in annual medical expenses stem from the stress of caregiving. Yet, despite the growing availability of mental health benefits, engagement remains low. At Grayce, we’re bridging this gap by providing personalized support for employees facing family care challenges—directly addressing the emotional, logistical, and time-related stressors that fuel mental health issues. ⬇️ Download our infographic to learn more about the impact of caregiving on health and costs: https://lnkd.in/g98QHdWe #Grayce #MentalHealth #EmployeeWellbeing