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As today’s workforce grows more multi-generational, older employees are stepping into unexpected caregiving roles—raising grandchildren, adopting relatives, or supporting adult children after tragedy. Yet most benefits programs are still designed for younger employees planning ahead, not those rebuilding after loss.
This white paper combines SHRM’s 2025 Employee Benefits Survey insights with a powerful real-life story of grandparents navigating international adoption. It highlights why inclusive family-building support—backed by financial guidance and compassionate coaching—is essential across generations, and why employers can no longer afford to overlook this reality.
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