Caregiving is more than paying for childcare or a nursing home for elderly parents. More people are taking these responsibilities on themselves and it's costing companies in productivity and skilled talent, according to a new study.
The definition of caregiving is being expanded as more Americans take care of loved ones, young and old.
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American workers must make the most out of their situation when life happens while performing at an optimum level. That’s the corporate ideal, but on a personal level, the burden of caregiving can exceed a worker’s mental fortitude and earning potential. A new report from the Harvard Business School Project on Managing the Future of Work shows companies lose too when workers must decide when to care for a loved one or to keep on working. Click the image to read more.