Caring for an adult dependent is a responsibility that will be faced by as many as 40% of your workforce at some point in their working life. The number of people with dependent care needs is set to double in the next 30 years.
Combining work and care is notoriously difficult at the best of times, but adult dependent care brings its own unique set of challenges. We're typically talking about an employee caring for one or both elderly parents. Not only is it more sensitive than childcare but the UK's social care market is especially difficult to navigate, with the line between healthcare and social care impossible to draw.
Finding ways to support your working carers is important if you want to attract, retain and engage people from the largest potential talent pool. In the coming years having a sensible, cost effective and meaningful policy on how you support employees with adult dependents will become essential.
We're the experts at helping companies develop their 'working carer' strategies. And we're unique in being able to provide practical and brilliant solutions that genuinely help employees find the help and support they need.
Read My Family Care's Employers Guide to Eldercare. Topics discussed include: