Heywood Healthcare wins state grant to subsidize employee child care

Heywood Healthcare has bagged a significant state grant to offer fully subsidized child care for its employees facing the most financial hardships. This initiative, backed by the Commonwealth Employer Childcare Innovation Fund, is expected to ease the burden on staff, especially those in demanding healthcare roles. The collaboration with United Way of North Central Massachusetts aims to enhance work-life balance and support retention and recruitment efforts in a challenging healthcare environment. This move underscores the growing recognition of the importance of employee well-being in the healthcare sector.