On a daily basis, modern employee caregivers address a host of issues, details, and other challenges related to their families’ needs. They often feel overwhelmed and unsure what to do or where to start...

On December 6th the Northeast Business Group on Health sponsored a meeting on the topic of Mental Health, Diversity and Workplace Performance. Speakers and attendees shared thoughts regarding how to support employees to promote health and to...

Yesterday, Torchlight was honored to host an educational webinar, “Best Practices in Corporate Caregiving - Real Results.” Our conversation with ReACT and two of its member companies centered around the best practices that these world-class...

As it turns out, I am a member of the “sandwich generation.” My coworker asked if I would write for our blog, and initially I didn't think I had anything to say. But after some quiet thought, I realized that while I don't have any chronic care...

The evidence is clear - today’s employees are struggling. The challenges facing this “sandwich generation” are greater than ever before. These employees are balancing work demands, “normal life” responsibilities, as well as the added potential...

It is no secret in the corporate world that work life challenges for employees cause reduced focus on work, decreased productivity and lost employee engagement with their employer.  Lost productivity, increased absenteeism, increased health care...

Did you know

A 3,500 employee company is spending $1MM+ in health care claims already covered by "related services" in schools and agencies per federal mandate?

 

EBN, by Kathleen Koster, published on July 24, 1016

"As baby boomers age, more and more workers find themselves either caring for a loved one or requiring care themselves. The sandwich generation in particular is increasingly strapped with the...

Today is a momentous day for our company, as we announce our new name – torchlight – and begin the next chapter of guiding those who find themselves torn between full-time work commitments and caring for family members.

Our company was born out...