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Fixing the holiday childcare gap: How businesses can support hourly and shift-based employees
Employers use micro-shifts, float pools, and backup care programs to cut $1.44 billion lost work hours from childcare gaps affecting 1.34 million U.S. workers, mostly mothers.
- Employers are rolling out micro-shifts, float pools and backup childcare programs to cover school-break gaps, while flexible start/end times and shorter shifts help hourly and shift-based employees manage childcare without losing hours.
- School closures and holiday breaks leave hourly workers without reliable care, causing missed shifts and operational strain that force lower-income parents to lose income.
- Data show 1.34 million U.S. workers were affected last year, causing $3 billion in lost work hours, with mothers representing 70% of impacted workers.
- Employers also provide backup-care programs and recurring non-taxable subsidies; Mazda Toyota Manufacturing subsidizes 30% of childcare costs up to $250 and Best Buy offers up to 10 days annually, reducing disruptions.
- By tracking absence trends, HR and business leaders forecast demand and use float pools and micro-shifts to cover childcare gaps, reduce absenteeism, and boost retention.
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Fixing the holiday childcare gap: How businesses can support hourly and shift-based employees
TeamSense reports that holiday childcare gaps impact hourly workers, causing stress and lost income. Employers can support staff with flexible schedules, backup care, and subsidies to boost productivity and retention.
·Tulsa, United States
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