Duke University - Department of Population Health Sciences
The Flex Dividend: Workplace Flexibility That Works for Caregivers
Determine which flexible work arrangements most effectively support caregivers' economic security and health and translate findings into actionable workplace policies.
Problem: Millions of women in STEM and low-earning jobs balance paid work and unpaid intensive caregiving, increasing economic and health risks. Workplace policies lack evidence.Solution: Identify optimal flexible work arrangements (FWAs) for caregivers through data analysis and stakeholder co-design of actionable FWA policies. Implement in Duke and UNC Healthcare Systems.Intended Results: Generate scalable solutions that position flexible work arrangements as a transformative lever for equity, family well-being, and workforce sustainability nationally.
Primary Barrier
Inflexible Workplaces
Location
North Carolina
Solution Region
South Atlantic
