There are loads of documents in the library to help support the idea that everyone would benefit if employers supported employees who are family caregivers. This page seeks to sum them up.
Supporting family caregivers at work increases a sense of belonging. That sense of belonging was recently cited as the most important factor employees consider about their jobs.
Support for family caregivers at a Gold-Level standard is less expensive than replacing employees who leave for lack of that support.
Supporting family caregivers is a gender equity issue. Companies that fail to support employee family caregivers will lose female employees.
The rising numbers of people who live longer means there will be an increasing number of family members who need caregiving.
There is a significant lack of professional caregivers. The field does not pay well and turnover is high. Many people begin family caregiving simply because professional help is unavailable.
Parenting Versus Family Caregiving
Types of Family Caregiving Benefits
The Case for Employee Family Caregiver Benefits
The Case for Client or Member Family Caregiving Benefits