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💜 Please join us in welcoming Mary Kwiatkowski, Vice President of Channel Partnerships, to the Grayce team! 💜 Mary has nearly two decades of experience spanning numerous health-related industries, including employee benefit plan design, consulting, well being, data analytics, urgent care, onsite medical centers, telemedicine, nearsite medical centers and occupational medicine. She brings a wide healthcare perspective and is passionate about connecting people and bringing the right solutions together. "When I learned that ⅘ employees is faced with a care-giving challenge while balancing work, family, and life, I wanted to be a part of the solution. Once I met Julia Cohen Sebastien and Kassidee Kipp, I had to be a part of the solution for employers and their employees." It's an honor to have Mary on board as we continue to grow and strengthen our mission of supporting caregivers in the workplace. With her wealth of experience and passion for making a difference, we know she will be an incredible asset to the team. Welcome, Mary!

"Seventy percent of American workers have caregiving duties at home that take an exhausting physical, mental, and financial toll," says Ellen Ernst Kossek, Purdue University University professor, in a recent article written by Angie Basiouny of Knowledge at Wharton. Employers must lead with innovative practices to support these employees. Not sure where to begin? Here are her three tips for employers: - Embrace hybrid work for the flexibility it offers caregivers, but encourage boundaries so employees can truly disconnect and attend to their own well-being. - Establish Caregiver ERGs to support people through their care journeys with community and tailored resources. - Adopt a concierge service like Grayce to help take complicated and time-consuming problems off the plates of employees with care responsibilities. For more on improving work-life balance and preventing burnout, read the full article: https://lnkd.in/dB7dukNT #Grayce #EmployeeWellness #CaregiverSupport

Balancing work and family care responsibilities can be overwhelming, especially when there's no back-up plan in place. Our latest study reveals that employees often need time off for two main reasons: needing time and needing help. Key report findings include: 1️⃣ Nearly half of employees took time away to care for a loved one. 2️⃣ Many employees take less time off than needed due to financial concerns (51%), job security (49%), and workplace perceptions (34%). 3️⃣ 71% believe better support could have reduced or prevented their time off. At Grayce, we are committed to supporting caregivers with the resources they need. Discover how you can make a difference in your organization and support your employees better. 📥 Download our full report for more insights and actionable strategies: https://lnkd.in/g8qcTcJg

We are thrilled to introduce Ben Barone as our new Head of Product at Grayce! Ben brings over a decade of experience in consumer digital health, leading impact-driven product and experience teams. His work has touched the lives of tens of millions of healthcare consumers globally, spanning both private and public sectors. Ben’s dedication to serving those most in need in a human, seamless, and supportive manner aligns perfectly with our mission at Grayce. Reflecting on his new role, Ben shared, "Caregiving affects all of us… or it will. I was so excited to meet the passionate Grayce team and their unique approach to connecting those deeply in need with a powerful mix of technology, human care workers, and a rich, supportive community of peers and experts. Grayce clearly knows how to keep the human at the center of technology, something we all need more of these days. I could not be more excited to jump in head first with such a talented team as we work to solve family care challenges worldwide!" Please join us in welcoming Ben to the Grayce team! We are excited to see the incredible impact he will make as we continue to innovate and support caregivers everywhere. #Grayce #LifeAtGrayce #EmployeeSpotlight

We’re proud to partner with forward-thinking companies like Exabeam to provide essential social care support. In a recent fireside chat, their CHRO shared how Grayce is making a difference for their employees: "The people who leverage and use Grayce will sing its praises all day long about how it’s allowed them to feel supported in caregiving situations where you can often feel lonely. It’s hard to admit you need help when you’re expected to be the strong one, but that’s where Grayce steps in. What excited us the most was Grayce’s versatility. Whether it’s elder care or any other caregiving need—including caring for yourself—Grayce is always there to provide the support you need." With tailored support from highly qualified experts, Grayce equips employees to solve their most pressing care challenges at home—including their own—so they can remain engaged and productive at work. Learn more here: https://lnkd.in/gWWvEGfm? #Grayce #Caregiving #WorkplaceWellness

At Grayce, we understand that caring for a loved one or self is a deeply personal journey, one that can be overwhelming without the right support. During a recent fireside chat, Larissa Gaston, Chief Brand and Communications Officer at Exabeam and a valued Grayce member, shared how our platform has made a difference in her life: "In terms of the services that can help, I was personally like WOW—this is great. The big benefit is you can use Grayce to outsource those things that take time away from your own headspace and focus at work or focus on actual caregiving." Larissa’s experience highlights the power of family care support. Grayce helps ease the burden by providing caregivers with access to highly trained experts and a wide range of services. This support allows employees to maintain their focus at work and on what truly matters—caring for their loved ones. Discover how Grayce equips employees to solve their most pressing care challenges, keeping them focused on the job they were meant for. Whatever care needs may arise —Grayce has your employees covered with the world’s first complete family care solution: https://lnkd.in/gQHhjkVQ? #Grayce #Caregiving #EmployeeWellbeing

Inclusion, employee health, and wellness have long been priorities for Exabeam. Despite having a DEI Council, robust Employee Assistance Programs (EAPs), and mental health support, they realized they weren’t addressing a crucial issue affecting health and wellness: Caring for loved ones. One in five employees are balancing care responsibilities with their professional commitments, leading to significant strain. So, what does it mean to provide care today? Our CEO and Co-Founder, Julia Cohen Sebastien, recently discussed this during a fireside chat with leaders from Exabeam: "Caregiving isn’t just a label. It’s about being there for your family, friends, or even a neighbor who needs help." Understanding this, Exabeam turned to Grayce for support. Our platform goes beyond traditional EAPs, offering tailored programs that address the diverse needs of employees and their loved ones. This approach not only reduces stress but also enhances well-being and engagement at work. Check out a recap of our fireside chat with Exabeam to see how Grayce is making a difference for employees: https://lnkd.in/epMswrXt? #Grayce #Exabeam #CaseStudy

HR leaders - are you ready to enhance your employee benefits strategy with comprehensive support for your team and their families? As workforce demographics evolve, offering inclusive family-sustaining benefits alongside traditional offerings is key to boosting retention and fostering a supportive culture. At Grayce, we understand the value of supporting employees through every stage of their family journey. Our experts and technology can help your organization provide resources and support for employee caregivers at every life stage, from child-rearing to self or adult, to helping their aging relatives. Check out our blog on "How & why to expand from family building benefits to whole family support," and discover how we can help employees with the "heavy lifting" needed to reduce stress, increase productivity, and move the needle on employee well-being and retention: https://lnkd.in/gyNPYNTK #Grayce #CaregiverSupport #EmployeeBenefits

💜 We are thrilled to celebrate Amanda Santiago, LMSW our Manager of Care Services, for her incredible journey and dedication at Grayce! 💜 Amanda joined Grayce three years ago as a Care Partner, and her contributions have been instrumental in the growth and development of our Care Partner teams. With a background as a social worker, Amanda's career began as a Child Abuse Investigator in Arizona, where she handled criminal abuse cases. She then transitioned to a medical social worker role, supporting patients through traumatic brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, psychiatric crises, pediatric needs, and neurological conditions such as brain tumors, MS, Parkinson's, ALS, and stroke. Her experience further expanded as an in-patient float social worker, gaining expertise in the COVID unit, emergency department, and heart and lung transplants. "At Grayce, our commitment to supporting caregivers from diverse backgrounds around the world truly sets us apart. Each day, I am inspired by the significant impact our Care Partners have on the well-being of those we serve. My passion for supporting caregivers brought me to Grayce, and it has been a rewarding experience to align my dedication with a team that shares an unwavering commitment to our mission. I deeply value the collective efforts of everyone at Grayce, making it a place where my passion and purpose come together." Join us in celebrating Amanda's remarkable achievements and dedication! We are grateful for her unwavering commitment and the positive impact she continues to make every day.

More than half of caregivers consider quitting during leave. According to our data, 57% of caregivers considered leaving the workforce. In fact, caregivers who consider leaving their jobs are 3.4X as likely to do so during their time away versus before their leave. Employees at both the precipice of leave and while on leave are at risk for turnover. This is a call to action for employers to support caregivers—before they go on leave—with high-touch care concierge service. That is, providing caregivers with the benefits and support they need to navigate their caregiving responsibilities as full-time employees. It’s also a call for HR leaders, in particular—to carefully consider their leave optimization strategies. In many cases, leave alone isn’t sufficient; employees need support. And that support could make or break their decision to remain in the workforce. Download our FREE report on "2024 Employee Leave Trends" to discover how you can better support your employees and reduce turnover: https://lnkd.in/g8qcTcJg #Grayce #PaidLeave #Caregiving