Caregiving at Work is a multiyear initiative (2026-2027) examining how family caregiving affects workers, employers, and the employee benefits system. It will inform employers on how caregiving affects the workplace, share research on innovative market solutions, and provide a forum to discuss implementation and impact.
Developed by the Employee Benefit Research Institute (EBRI) and Greenwald Research, Caregiving at Work combines national survey research, employer-focused resources, webinars, and in-person events to help HR and benefits leaders better understand and respond to the growing challenges facing working caregivers.
The initiative will build on Greenwald Research and EBRI’s longstanding collaboration through the Retirement Confidence Survey, the Workplace Wellness Survey, and the Consumer Engagement in Health Care Survey with oversamples of family caregivers who are still employed.
Caregiving at Work Forum
October 22, 2026
National Housing Center
1201 15th Street NW, Washington, DC
9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
National Housing Center
1201 15th Street NW, Washington, DC
9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Register for In-Person Attendance Here
*Registration is through the EBRI website. An account is not needed to register for the event.
Register for Virtual Attendance Here
Caregiving is increasingly shaping the American workplace, affecting employees across life stages as they balance professional responsibilities with caring for children, aging parents, family members with disabilities and others who need support. The 2026 Caregiving at Work Forum will bring together employers, HR and benefits leaders, consultants, brokers, researchers and solution providers for a timely discussion about how organizations can better understand and support working caregivers.
Presented by the Employee Benefit Research Institute and Greenwald Research, the forum will follow the theme “Research to Impact: Keeping Caregivers Connected to Work.” The program will combine new research, employer perspectives, and practical examples to examine the caregiving landscape; workplace and policy implications; emerging benefit strategies; and the business value of helping caregivers remain engaged, productive, and connected to the work force.
Sessions will explore the many forms caregiving can take, including support for young children, older adults, family members with disabilities, and individuals managing chronic health conditions. The forum will also examine why many employees do not identify themselves as caregivers, how caregiving responsibilities can affect financial security and work force participation, and what employers can do to respond more effectively.
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