Buffer has updated its 'Dependent Grant' to a 'Dependent Stipend' in 2025, offering $3,000 per year for up to four dependent children. This change narrows the benefit from extended family support to specifically focus on dependent children, acknowledging their direct impact on teammates' work engagement. The stipend is aimed at assisting with childcare costs, allowing employees to work more effectively while managing parenting duties. Despite being a small business with budget limitations, Buffer remains committed to striking a balance between generous family support and financial sustainability.
Our new Dependent Stipend in 2025 focuses on supporting dependent children, with a grant of $3,000 per child for up to four dependents, enhancing work-life balance.
Buffer’s Dependent Grant has been an unusual and sometimes controversial benefit, initially covering extended family members but now emphasizing support for teammates with young children.
The dependent stipend allows teammates to afford childcare services, promoting engagement with work by easing parental duties during work hours and maintaining productivity.
As a small business, we aim for a balance in supporting our teammates' families while recognizing our limitations on resources and funding.
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