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TheKey Partners with Caribou Rewards

In a significant move to enhance caregiver experiences across North America, TheKey Home Care has chosen Caribou Rewards as its solution to improve employee recognition and operational efficiency. As one of the largest private-pay home care providers in the United States, TheKey aims to leverage the Caribou platform to not only recognize but also elevate the caregiver experience, which is vital for their business model.

Enhancing Human Connection

Emily Kraeter, Chief People Officer at TheKey, expressed her enthusiasm about the partnership, stating that Caribou Rewards helps the organization maintain a human touch even at a larger scale. Caregiver support teams often handle hundreds of caregivers, making it challenging to engage individuals personally. With Caribou, remembering birthdays, anniversaries, and special moments becomes seamless, fostering deeper connections among team members.

Moreover, Caribou enables TheKey to promptly recognize exceptional caregiving, reinforcing positive behaviors and ensuring timely clock-ins and outs — essentials for optimal operational performance. "Caribou makes caregivers feel seen, appreciated, and connected," Kraeter added, emphasizing the platform's importance in nurturing a positive work culture.

Driving Business Outcomes

The technology behind Caribou is developed to encourage widespread adoption among caregivers, leading to improved business outcomes. It creates a sense of belonging and recognition for caregivers, while assisting back-office staff through features like automated rewards tracking and personalized communications. This innovative approach contributes to workforce retention, engagement, and overall operational efficiency.

Chris Gerard, CEO of TheKey, highlighted the impact Caribou has had since its implementation, labeling it an essential milestone in their innovation roadmap for the year. The early data indicates impressive metrics; the company has already witnessed a significant return on investment, with over 300% ROI recorded. Metrics that underline the success include:

• - A 29% reduction in time taken to onboard new caregivers since the enterprise launch.
• - A reduction of 37% in weekly call volumes directed to on-call teams, thus enabling staff to focus on more critical tasks.
• - Complete manager adoption of the platform, showcasing operational buy-in and adherence to the program.
• - A 52% increase in retention rates for caregivers recognized through the Caribou platform within the first 60 days.

Long-term Benefits and Futures

Christian Alaimo, Chief Operating Officer for Caribou, emphasized the ongoing success of the implementation. He acknowledged that the results underscore TheKey's strategy to invest in improving caregiver experiences as it drives better operational outcomes such as faster hiring and improved retention rates. The convergence of caregivers, clients, and business leaders reflects a thriving ecosystem of care powered by technology and nurtured with human compassion.

With AI-enabled operations and data-driven engagement strategies being pivotal in today’s workforce, the collaboration between TheKey and Caribou sets a benchmark for how caregiver engagement programs can evolve. TheKey’s commitment to adopting intuitive, AI-powered tools will ensure they remain at the forefront of caregiver engagement, ensuring that team members feel valued and appreciated in their roles.

About Caribou and TheKey

Caribou is dedicated to turning home care agencies into world-class employers through its automated operating engine designed for effective rewards and engagement. Integrating behavioral design with seamless automation, Caribou enhances retention and recruitment while ensuring caregivers feel acknowledged and valued.

TheKey has stood out in the home care industry for 24 years, providing clients with thoughtful, science-backed care. Their approach goes beyond just basic tasks; they believe in elevating life at home, focusing on every aspect of well-being.

By blending technology with a personal touch, TheKey and Caribou are poised to reshape the caregiving landscape, ensuring both caregivers and clients receive the best experience possible in their care journey.