Noah,a Human Resource Manager,learns from Employee Surveys and Conversations That

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Multiple Choice

Noah,a human resource manager,learns from employee surveys and conversations that many employees are struggling with the needs of aging parents.He decides to investigate offering elder care benefits.What could these benefits include?

• A) a 529 savings plan to save money for long-term care facilities
• B) providing professional caregivers and nursing care
• C) vacation days and sick leave
• D) paid time off and part-time jobs for the parents
• E) flexible hours and decision support from experts in geriatric care

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