Many employees are looking for employers who understand the need for a good work-life balance … [+]
Whether you are an entrepreneur or a hiring manager in an organization, you see the tight labor markets up close. Many employees look for employers who understand the need for work-life balance and the need for flexibility to address family issues. In this way, companies that embrace care-friendly strategies and solutions can recruit and retain top quality talent.
A challenge caregivers experience is not knowing where to start or where to go for help. The best strategy you can use as an employer to help your employee carers is to direct them to resources and resources that outline how they can provide the best care. Here are three ways to do that.
1. Provide informal caregivers with information about informal care
Caregivers have questions and concerns about caregiving, and there are many resources that can help caregivers navigate their care journey. In addition, they may also face unique stresses and stressors for their physical and mental health. Be sure to connect working caregivers with resources aimed at promoting healthy habits. For caregivers who don’t have a built-in support network from their family or friends, community groups and resources can fill the gap.
2. Organize a workshop on informal care
A key ingredient to being a caregiver-friendly workplace is the ability to connect employees with resources and tools to help them with their caregiving responsibilities. Often, other caregivers are the best resource for caregivers. Fortunately, you don’t have to start from scratch to make this happen, because the AARP Prepare for care guide can walk you through the process of hosting a workshop session on how to provide the best care and be a resource for employees just starting their care journey. By being a source of tips and information, you show your employees how important this issue is to you and you help them.
3. Use local, state and national resources
Local, state, and national groups have unique resources focused on providing care in and outside the workplace. Be sure to research which organizations in your community and state focus on improving the lives of caregivers.
It cannot be stressed enough that you are not alone in supporting your employees, who are also carers. Talk to other small businesses in your community about family caregiving and how to approach caregiver support in your workplace.
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