Sept. 24, 2010

Fortune

Getting Work-Life Needs Met

More than 80 percent of Baby Boomers ages 45 to 54 are experiencing “high levels of stress” from juggling responsibilities at work and at home, says a survey by the Hartford Financial Services Group and employee assistance provider ComPsych. Nearly half (46.6 percent) said that they were worried about how caregiving is affecting their job performance.

The good news here is that many employers are aware of the struggle. New research by WorldatWork suggests that – partly in hopes of keeping their best people from quitting when hiring finally picks up again – employers are showing more interest in offering their workers help with work-life balance.