Archived Insight | January 10, 2020

Tami Simon Discusses Why Employee Caregivers Matter to All

Tami Simon talks to SHRM reporter Joanne Sammer in an article examining the relationship between employers and their employees who are also caregivers at home. Read more about how employers should navigate this complex issue in the article.

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Employees missing work because of caregiving is everyone's problem

SHRM reporter Joanne Sammer talks to a variety of leaders in the HR consulting field, including Segal's Tami Simon, about how the challenges facing employees who also act as caregivers at home can be overlooked by employers.

The article covers why employers need to identify which of their employees need the most help and what sort of messaging they should adopt when reaching out to this population.

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Q2 2026 Trends Focus: AI in Healthcare

Learn how AI trends are influencing healthcare costs, participant experience and oversight — and what health plan sponsors should watch next.

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Deadlines Extended for Making Government Websites Accessible

Governments now have an additional year to comply. Learn how the new timelines affect state and local entities.

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The Impact on the Public Sector of Mandating Social Security

Learn how requiring public sector participation in Social Security could impact retirement plans, government employers and taxpayers nationwide.

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