Most Americans Want Companies to Help Ease Child Care Burden

A majority of Americans think their employer should help with child care in the face of rising costs, according to a new report from non-profit research group JUST Capital.

The survey listed nine ways employers could help with child care, with all options receiving at least 50% support. Flexibility was particularly important to respondents, as nearly 70% were in favor of part-time or job-sharing opportunities and 68% supported flexible work schedules. A majority were also in favor of financial assistance, like discounted or subsidized full- or part-time child care.