Supporting Caregivers in the Workplace. Roundtable Report

This report (14 pages) presents practical approaches to helping employed caregivers balance the demands of work and caregiving.

Organizations:

Year: 2024

Languages: English

Format: Document (article, report, guide, etc.)

Dimension(s) of caregiving:

Repercussions of caregiving

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CALL 811 (Info-Santé/Info-Social). If you need support or have concerns or questions about your health or that of a family member or friend, call 811 to speak to a nurse or psychosocial worker. Bilingual and available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, it’s free and confidential.

To speak to a caregiver counselor about a difficult situation, ask questions or get a referral, call l’Appui’s Caregiver Support Helpline.
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1 855 852-7784
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To find community resources offering caregiving information and support near you, consult l’Appui’s Resource Directory or Proche aidance Québec’s list of member organizations (in French only).

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This report (14 pages) presents practical approaches to helping employed caregivers balance the demands of work and caregiving. It also looks into combatting stigma and creating flexible programs and policies to better support caregivers in Canadian workplaces.

The findings are drawn from roundtable discussions between representatives from public, private and non-profit organizations. The report also includes case studies and recommendations to guide the implementation of best practices for supporting caregivers at work.

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Note: While the report’s findings are not exhaustive, they may serve to inform practices aimed at better supporting employed caregivers. The report was prepared by 4C Strategy for the Canadian Centre for Caregiving Excellence.