UW Human Resources has created a new landing page to make it easier for managers and employees to access and navigate caregiver supports. Child and family care during COVID-19 includes links to information about child care and elder care, flexibility at work, at-home learning resources and self-care resources. I encourage you to promote this new resource through your website and internal communication channels.

Now is also a great time to remind your employees about UW’s backup care programs. Backup care is available in-home and in child care centers and can be a good option when employees need time to focus on a project or their regular caregiver will be unavailable. Employees are eligible for a fixed number of backup care uses each calendar year and can be encouraged to make the most of this benefit as 2020 draws to a close.