Employers Supporting Working Carers

​Nearly 1 in 7 workers is a carer and close to 70% of carers have quit work or reduced their hours due to the stress of juggling work with care. Changing demographics and an aging population mean that 3 in 5 of us will end up looking after a loved one at some point in our lives.

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Supporting the carers in your workforce isn’t just good for your employees; it’s good for business. Research shows that supporting staff to effectively juggle their home and work life, and continue in employment, holds valuable benefits for the business, including:

• Staff retention

• Reduced absence

• Increased productivity

• Improved morale

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Carer Friendly Employer Network is a membership and accreditation scheme for businesses. 

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Becoming a Carer Friendly Employer Network member is an opportunity for you to demonstrate your commitment to corporate social responsibility and improve the social value of your business. It demonstrates a positive and proactive approach to staff wellbeing, equality and diversity. Importantly, becoming a member of the Carer Friendly Employer network could be a very important step in supporting and identifying carers within your workforce.

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As a member you can access: 

• Online Resource Library  

• Online E- learning

• Networking opportunities

• Bespoke delivery in the workplace to support your staff 
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Find out more by contacting us on 0300 012 4272 or email: mail@carersandcommunities.org.uk