Dow has joined a growing cache of employers that are focusing on support to help workers who are caregivers to children and other family members.
The Midland, Mich.-based chemical company announced this month that it has added a child care assistance program and two new partnerships that provide its 19,000 North American employees with caregiver support.
Dow’s new child care assistance program provides qualifying employees with a $1,500 contribution from Dow to their dependent care flexible savings account to use toward qualifying child care expenses. The benefit is available for U.S. employees who qualify based on annual base pay and/or job grade, Dow said.
Dow also rolled out a new caregiving benefit from provider Cariloop. Through the platform, Dow employees can access a content library, as well as a suite of digital tools, to utilize when planning and managing the care of a family member. Employees also have access to “care coaches” through Cariloop who can guide them through their caregiving journey as well as assist with researching and vetting resources.
Dow also partnered with TOOTRiS, a tech platform specializing in child care solutions, to give employees access to a range of child care strategies tailored to each family’s needs.
“We all have tremendous responsibilities at work and at home, and supporting our workforce beyond just the paycheck, with benefits that take into consideration the real demands in people’s lives, is more than just a nice-to-do,” said Lisa Bryant, CHRO at Dow. “The well-being of Team Dow is a top priority for us as we determine what resources we will invest in to better support the incredible talent we have at Dow.”