Events
Caregiving at Work will feature events and educational programming designed to encourage informed dialogue and practical application across the caregiving, aging, health and benefits landscape. Planned activities include two in-person forums, scheduled for fall 2026 and spring 2027; three webinars timed to key stages of the initiative.
What to Expect
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Convenings intentionally designed to advance collaboration on caregiving in the workplace. The agenda integrates evidence-based presentations, interdisciplinary dialogue, and structured working sessions—alongside time for open exchange and reflection—to foster both rigorous inquiry and practical, actionable insights.
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Engagement is central to this scientific convening. Participants will gain insights not only from the research presented, but through active dialogue and knowledge-sharing with fellow attendees across disciplines and sectors.
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Sessions are guided by experienced facilitators who foster inclusive, evidence-informed discussions, encourage diverse perspectives, and ensure conversations remain focused and productive.
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We cultivate a professional space grounded in respect, collaboration, and meaningful connection—enabling participants to contribute openly and engage fully with complex caregiving and workplace topics.
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To support continued impact, we provide opportunities for follow-up, actionable next steps, and access to ongoing research, networks, and resources beyond the event.
Caregiving at Work Kickoff Webinar
Caregiving at Work Kickoff Webinar
July 7, 2026
Caregiving responsibilities are increasingly shaping the workforce, affecting employee well-being, productivity, financial security, and workforce participation across all generations. As employers seek effective ways to support working caregivers, the need for research-driven insights, practical strategies, and cross-sector collaboration continues to grow.
The Caregiving at Work Kickoff Webinar will introduce EBRI’s new multi-year Caregiving at Work initiative — a research, education, and awareness effort focused on the intersection of caregiving, workplace benefits, health, retirement security, and employment. The webinar will provide an overview of the initiative’s goals, planned research contributions, and upcoming events programming designed to help employers and benefits leaders better understand and respond to the evolving needs of working caregivers.
Participants will hear from leaders in caregiving benefits, workforce strategy, and employee support solutions who will share perspectives on emerging trends, workplace challenges, and opportunities for innovation. The discussion will also highlight how employers can use data, benefits design, and workplace practices to strengthen employee support while improving workforce outcomes.
The webinar is designed for employers, HR and benefits decision-makers, consultants, brokers, and industry stakeholders interested in advancing practical solutions for caregiving in the workplace. Attendees will gain insight into the initiative’s research agenda, opportunities for engagement, and the broader conversation shaping the future of caregiver support at work.
Caregiving At Work Forum
Caregiving at Work Forum
October 22, 2026 | NAHB | Washington, DC
Employers are increasingly recognizing that caregiving is not just a personal issue — it is a workforce, benefits, and business issue. The Caregiving at Work Forum will bring together employers, HR and benefits leaders, consultants, brokers, researchers, and solution providers to explore practical strategies for supporting working caregivers while strengthening workforce engagement, productivity, and retention.
Grounded in EBRI’s “research to impact” approach, the forum will focus on actionable insights at the intersection of caregiving, workplace benefits, health, retirement security, and workforce participation. Sessions will examine how caregiving affects employees across life stages and how organizations can design programs, policies, and benefit strategies that better support caregivers and their families.
The program will combine evidence-based research with employer experiences and real-world implementation examples, highlighting both the human impact of caregiving and the measurable business value of caregiver support initiatives. Discussions will address emerging trends, innovative benefit solutions, communication strategies, and opportunities for employers to create more supportive and sustainable workplaces.
Designed for employer and HR decision-makers, benefits influencers, consultants, and industry partners, the forum will create opportunities for collaboration, knowledge-sharing, and practical problem-solving around one of today’s most pressing workforce challenges.