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Education & Schooling T e Modern Family Back-Up Care: what modern retention looks like
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Mum, dad, two kids, a dog. Two dads, one child, one grandparent. A mum, two kids, two cats, two grandparents. Two parents, no grandparents, three kids, no pets (they have allergies). In today’s world, families come in all
shapes, sizes, structures and set-ups — and so do their needs. T e days of assuming one model of parenting or caregiving fi ts all are long gone. And yet, no matter what families look like, one thing remains the same: life has a habit of throwing curve- balls. T e nursery closes. Grand- ma catches a cold. T e childmind- er cancels at
the last minute. T e
summer holidays stretch on and on. Or sometimes, it’s all of the above, all at once. Without a backup plan, employ-
ees can be left scrambling to fi nd last-minute help or forced to take unplanned time off . It can be stress- ful and disruptive, and might make it hard to focus and fully
show
up at work. T at’s where Bright Horizons Back-Up Care steps in.
A UNIVERSAL SOLUTION FOR A DIVERSE WORKFORCE Back-Up Care is more than just a ‘perk’. It can be a support lifeline — built for real life and real families. T is fl exible, inclusive solution sup- ports employees at every life stage, off ering temporary care for children, adults and even pets when regular arrangements fall through. Whether it’s in one of the company’s on-site nurseries, a last-minute nanny or urgent eldercare, it’s a safety net for when life gets unpredictable, so your people can show up to work with con- fi dence and peace of mind. Back-Up Care meets your people
exactly where they are in life. Be- cause every employee deserves to feel seen and supported in the way they need to be.
THE RESULTS SPEAK FOR THEMSELVES: • 91% Back-Up Care users say care breakdowns are less likely to impact their ability to work. • 90% Back-Up Care users rate their
employer as supportive of family: 22 percentage points higher than the UK average. • Women were seven to nine percent- age points more likely to say their organisation’s family-friendly bene- fi ts are a reason they stay with their current employer. (Source: Bright Horizons Work and Family Snapshot 2025.)
BACK-UP CARE CLIENTS’ EMPLOYEES SAY: “I’ve recently become a single parent and this has saved me having to use holiday days or sick time. T e benefi t is amazing and has made my work- ing life a lot less stressful. I added my daughter’s nursery to the list too. I would highly recommend it.” “My childcare plans for a week in the
school holidays were disrupted at the last minute by a grandparent being ill. I called Back-Up Care at 9pm on a Sunday night and they sent a love- ly nanny to my house for 8.45am on Monday morning to look af- ter my three
children. T e same
nanny came on each of my working days that week and allowed me to get on with my job.”
Download the Back-Up Care Solutions Guide to explore options like holiday clubs, in-home nurseries, nannies, eldercare and more and see how your organisation can support employees through life’s disruptions
Ready to take the next step? Get in touch to discover how Back-Up Care can help your business and your employees:
T: 0345 241 5309 E: employerenquiry@
brighthorizons.com
solutions.brighthorizons.co.uk/ backupcare
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