Child care

Correct Answer: Offer flexible work arrangements to accommodate the employee's child care schedule.

Offering flexible work arrangements directly addresses the employee's need to balance work with child care responsibilities. This approach provides the necessary support tailored to the employee's situation. Providing information about external resources is helpful but may not address immediate scheduling needs. Recommending local child care services places the responsibility back on the employee without offering direct support. Adjusting workload without changing work hours may not effectively resolve the scheduling conflict.

Correct Answer: Child Care Referral Services

Child Care Referral Services are designed to provide employees with information and referrals to local child care providers, helping them find suitable child care options. Employer-Provided Child Care Assistance typically involves direct assistance or financial support for child care expenses. Flexible Child Care Spending Plans allow employees to allocate pre-tax funds for child care costs but do not provide information or referrals. On-Site Child Care Centers are facilities provided by the employer for employees' children, rather than referral services.

Correct Answer: Enhances employee retention by providing convenient child care options.

Offering on-site child care enhances employee retention by providing convenient child care options, which helps employees balance work and family responsibilities. This convenience makes employees more likely to stay with the company, reducing turnover rates. While reducing operational costs and increasing productivity are potential benefits, they are secondary to the direct impact on employee retention. Additionally, complying with federal regulations is not a primary advantage, as providing on-site child care is typically a voluntary benefit rather than a legal requirement.