Impact on Employers: Reducing Sick Days with On-Demand Backup Care

Why Backup Care Matters for Businesses 

Employee absenteeism due to caregiving responsibilities is a growing challenge for businesses. Unplanned absences caused by childcare gaps or eldercare emergencies disrupt workflow, increase costs, and lower productivity. 

Companies are now turning to on-demand backup care to solve this issue, providing employees with quick and reliable caregiving options when their usual arrangements fall through. This approach supports employees while also delivering strong business results. 

ChildCare Aware research shows that companies lose approximately $4.4 billion annually due to absenteeism related to childcare issues.  

How Caregiving Responsibilities Impact Workplace Productivity 

Employees balancing work and caregiving often experience stress and unexpected absences. Without reliable caregiving support, they may need to take leave at short notice, affecting team performance. 

• US Chamber of Commerce found that employers who introduce backup care services see an average 30% reduction in absenteeism.  

• Presenteeism: when employees are at work but distracted also affects productivity. 

• Boston Consulting Group found that childcare benefits can deliver a 425% return on investment through better retention and fewer absences 

The Solution: On-Demand Backup Care 

Backup care programs provide access to professional caregiving services for children, elderly relatives, and other dependents when regular care arrangements fall through. 

Key Benefits: 

✔ Immediate support during caregiving disruptions. 

✔ Employees stay focused at work instead of searching for care. 

✔ Boosts workforce productivity and morale. 

Corporate Success Story: The Home Depot 

A great example of backup care success is The Home Depot. Faced with high absenteeism due to caregiving, the company introduced flexible backup care options. The results were clear: 

• 30% reduction in absenteeism. 

• 60% decrease in employee turnover. 

• Higher employee engagement and job satisfaction. 

Backup care services improve employee well-being while increasing workplace productivity 

How Yurtle Helps Businesses Implement Backup Care 

Yurtle provides scalable, on-demand caregiving solutions that help businesses reduce absenteeism and improve productivity. Our Back-up Care Marketplace connects employees with fast, reliable caregiving support. 

✔ Pays employees directly so they can arrange care from their trusted network of family, friends, or babysitters  
✔ Offers access to vetted professionals for those who need alternative options. 
✔ Works for both parents and adult carers, covering last-minute childcare needs, hospital discharges, or unavailable nurse caregivers or other professionals. 
✔ The most comprehensive and cost-effective backup care solution on the market. 

The Business Case for Backup Care 

Investing in backup care is more than an employee perk—it’s a smart business strategy. Companies that prioritize caregiving support see fewer absences, improved retention, and greater workforce engagement. 

Yurtle’s Back-up Care Marketplace offers businesses a seamless way to support employees while maintaining productivity. Let’s create a workplace where caregiving and careers thrive together.