Manufacturer's Childcare Support Model Transforming Workforce

Dymax Inc., a Wamego, Kansas based manufacturer of maintenance-of-way machines, is demonstrating how mid-sized employers can use benefits strategy to strengthen workforce stability and regional competitiveness. The company has implemented a scalable childcare support model that directly assists working families while reinforcing recruitment and retention efforts.

At the center of Dymax’s approach is a Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account (DCFSA), a federally authorized benefit that allows employees to set aside pre-tax income for eligible childcare and elder care expenses. Dymax enhances the program by matching employee contributions up to half of the allowable federal cap.

“This has absolutely helped us attract and retain employees,” said Clark Balderson, CFO of Dymax. “When you can directly support something as essential as childcare or elder care, it makes a real difference for families.”

For participating employees, the combined tax savings and employer match can total as much as $4,500 annually. In households managing significant care expenses, that level of support can materially affect disposable income and financial stability.

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