Pandemic Drives Working Americans to Seek Further Education

A new survey commissioned by Bright Horizons EdAssist Solutions found that 85 percent of full- and part-time employed Americans feel their employers need to rethink their benefits and offerings amid the COVID-19 pandemic, reports Business Wire . Moreover, 78 percent of working Americans believe the pandemic has heightened the need for employers to support workers with education benefits, including tuition reimbursement for degree and non-degree programs. The poll also indicated that 65 percent of employees feel providing education benefits to all workers helps promote racial and gender equality in the workplace. "Now more than ever, employers are looking to build inclusive cultures, create a level playing field for all employees, drive higher retention, and, ultimately, more career advancement," said Bright Horizons' Patrick Donovan. "Workforce education programs can help achieve these goals."