2026 Future of Benefits Report: Why leading companies invest in care

Summary:

The 2026 Future of Benefits Report examines how caregiving has evolved from a personal challenge to a business imperative. Our data not only shows the growing burden of caregiving responsibilities across generations and roles, but also digs into why workplaces have struggled to keep pace despite employers’ best intentions.

Importantly, the data also shows why, even with the traditional workplace model under strain, there is plenty of reason to be hopeful. A large majority of both employees (85%) and employers (92%) align on the idea that employers bear some responsibility for helping employees cope with rising care costs. Companies that adapt their benefits and people strategies to support family care needs are not only bringing relief to their workforce but positioning themselves to compete for talent.