The Care Economy — Episode 3: Family Caregiving and the Workplace

Supporting Family Caregivers at Work: Employer Strategies That Actually Work | The Care Economy Podcast Family caregiving doesn’t stay at home — it shows up at work. In this powerful episode of The Care Economy, host Maureen Feldman speaks with national leaders and real-world practitioners about how caregiving is reshaping today’s workforce — and what employers can do right now to better support caregivers. Featuring insights from Diane Ty of the Milken Institute’s Future of Aging Initiative, Teresa McDade from Microsoft’s Global Benefits Organization, and Bryn Ceman of the Greater Wisconsin Agency on Aging Resources, this episode explores the growing impact of caregiving on employee wellbeing, productivity, retention, and workplace culture. You’ll learn: ✔ Why caregiving is one of the fastest-growing workforce challenges ✔ The hidden costs of presenteeism, absenteeism, and turnover ✔ How flexible work, paid caregiver leave, and care navigation programs support employees ✔ Real-world employer solutions from Microsoft and statewide initiatives ✔ Practical steps small and mid-size employers can implement immediately ✔ How peer support and workplace culture reduce caregiver stigma Whether you’re an employer, HR leader, caregiver advocate, or family caregiver yourself, this conversation offers actionable strategies and hopeful solutions. Resources mentioned in this episode: Milken Institute Future of Aging Initiative report — Supporting Family Caregiving and How Employers Can Lead ➡️ https://milkeninstitute.org 📊 National Alliance for Caregiving (research & statistics) ➡️ https://www.caregiving.org/research/ 📌 AARP Caregiving Research & Data ➡️ https://www.aarp.org/caregiving/ 💼 Microsoft Family Caregiver Leave & Care Support Programs ➡️ https://careers.microsoft.com/v2/glob... ⚖️ MetLife Caregiving Legal & Navigation Benefits ➡️ https://www.metlife.com/employee-bene... 🧭 Family First — Caregiver Navigation Platform ➡️ https://www.familyfirst.com 🤝 Wellthy — Caregiving Concierge Platform ➡️ https://www.wellthy.com 📘 Greater Wisconsin Agency on Aging Resources – HR Care Kit ➡️ https://gwaar.org/resources/aging-and... 🙌 Wisconsin Family Caregivers Support Alliance (WFCSA) ➡️ https://wisconsincaregiver.org/about 🧑‍💼 WisconsinCaregiver.org – HR Care Kit Access ➡️ https://wisconsincaregiver.org/hr-car... Guest contact & organization links: • Diane Ty — Future of Aging Initiative, Milken Institute: https://milkeninstitute.org • Teresa McDade — Global Benefits Organization, Microsoft: https://www.microsoft.com • Bryn Ceman — Greater Wisconsin Agency on Aging Resources: https://gwaar.org You can also connect with each guest via LinkedIn by searching their names alongside their organizations for the most current professional contact information. If this episode resonates with you, please like, subscribe, and share with someone navigating caregiving or leading workplace change. #Caregiving #HRLeadership #EmployeeBenefits #FutureOfWork #FamilyCaregivers #WorkplaceWellbeing #ElderCare #CareEconomy