title: Mildly ill/backup child care: a benefit for employees and employers.
abstract: As the number of working parents continues to grow, many companies are shifting toward an environment that supports family needs. Mildly ill and backup child care are key tools that companies can use to recruit and retain employees as well as a way to curb unscheduled absences.
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: LoJacono
mesh_terms: D000041:Absenteeism; D002648:Child; D002654:Child Care; D003132:Commerce / Q000191:economics / Q000458:organization & administration*; D003363:Cost Control; D006801:Humans; D007588:Job Satisfaction; D016524:Parental Leave; D010563:Personnel Turnover / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D012456:Salaries and Fringe Benefits; D014481:United States