These workers will not be concerned with childcare. Some predict that this will have a greater impact on the workplace than childcare. Elder caregivers cost employers billions in lost output and replacement costs. Elder care providers are generally older and more experienced employees who are often more critical to the company than the younger workers effected by child-care problems. Many firms have gone beyond pre- employment testing and suggested that ALL employees should be tested.
Some companies feel that alcohol and drug abuse is an even more serious workplace issue.
Employers are also struggling with a growing trend of violence in the workplace. Many executives don't take workplace violence seriously and believe it is primarily media hype. Other organizations recognize the threat and hire managers with strong interpersonal skills to deal with growing employee violence. ESOPs are plans which allow employees to buy part or total ownership of the company in which they work. Since then, the idea of employees taking over ownership of their companies has gained much favor.