Backup Care
Gaps in care can cause disruptions for your employees at home and at work, leading to missed work days and lower productivity. Backup Care offers a quality, subsidized solution to support your employees during times when their regular care is unavailable and they need to work.
The need for Backup Care
87% of employees
have missed work when their regular care was unavailable
84% of caregivers
said Backup Care is a top need
20% of working parents
quit or reduced their working hours due to lack of child care
Why leading employers partner with Care to offer Backup Care
- Comprehensive care options: We give employees more choice in who they use to meet their Backup Care needs, whether that’s in-center, in-home, at camp, or from their own personal network.
- Coverage for all caregivers: We offer equitable Backup Care coverage for employees whomever they care for, including kids, seniors, pets, those with a disability, and more.
- Leading safety standards: With access to our network of vetted centers and background-checked in-home caregivers, employees can feel confident that their loved ones are in good hands.
- Fully customizable program: We give you control to set daily allowances, co-pay amounts, reimbursement policies, and more to meet your business objectives and employees needs.
- Ease of access: Our mobile app and digital platform make it easy for employees to find and schedule Backup Care wherever and whenever they need it.
Care for Business impact
30% decrease in absenteeism
of a caregiver reported by employers
10 days of missed work
saved per year by employees using Backup Care
7,000 days of work saved
by Best Buy since launch of Backup Care program
Testimonials
Helpful resources
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Why Backup Care is a must-have employee benefit
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What to Look for in a Backup Care Program
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