Support For Caregivers

  • All Employee Resource Groups

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    Even if a company does not have a parenting & caregiving employee resource group, the presence of other ERG’s is a promising sign. Employee Resource Groups foster a sense of connection between worker and company. Companies who develop and maintain ERG’s almost universally view such groups as part of the organization’s diversity, equity and inclusion…

  • Caregiver Employee Resource Group

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    Am employee resource group (ERG) for caregivers is a strong show of support for family caregiving employees. It addresses one of the greatest challenges for caregivers: isolation & loneliness. Many employers combine caregiving and parenting into a single ERG. Of 586 family caregivers surveyed, workplace support groups was the number five desired workplace benefit. More…

  • Structured Support Groups

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    This refers to support groups that follow a curriculum or agenda. It combines support with learning. … Here is an example: Of 586 family caregivers surveyed, workplace support groups was the number five desired workplace benefit. More specifically: Leeza’s Care Connection offers a variety of virtual support groups. Here is what Leeza says about the…

  • Backup Childcare

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    Similar to backup caregiving help, this benefit covers child care in difficult circumstances. Here is an example: your child’s school is closed due to a mechanical issue, but you still need to report to work. Your company pays for the childcare for the day. In some cases, you can arrange your own childcare, say with…

  • Backup Caregiving Help

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    Refers to employers offering to pay (partially or fully) for professional caregivers during challenging times. Here is an example: the boss says you MUST attend the conference in San Antonio, but you will then need some “coverage” for your elderly dad. The company hires a professional to cover the time you are away. Great Places…

  • Discounted Caregiving Help

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    This refers to employers who pass on discounts for employees to hire professional caregiving help. It can also refer to workplace services that help find paid caregivers. Of 586 family caregivers surveyed, caregiver resources was the number four desired workplace benefit. More specifically: Links See our library article about the survey.

  • Employee Assistance Programs

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    We decided to classify professional mental health support offered through Employee Assistance Programs as Learning rather than Sharing because the employee’s experience is usually not in a group. EAP’s provide one-on-one learning and support that can be quite helpful to a caregiver. The one downside is that it may not effectively address feelings of loneliness.…

  • Caregiver Education

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    This refers to classes and workshops the employee might access about topics related to caregiving. Classes often provide skills directly related to providing care, such as managing medications. Return to work programs to support people after caregiving are also popular and will be listed when we find them. If the employer offers classes designed to…

  • New Parent Leave

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    Although not directly related to the family caregiving focus of this site, new parent leave is a fair indicator that an employer may be open to other types of family medical leave.

  • Flexible Work Hours

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    This is a catch-all term for a variety of flexibility benefits. It could refer to remote work or work-from-home (WFH,) shortened workdays, shortened work weeks or customized work scheduling. All of these help caregivers who may need to make adjustments due to caregiving responsibilities. Of 586 family caregivers surveyed in 2023, “flexibility” was the number…