Working caregivers are placing growing importance on employer support, with 81 per cent saying it’s important for organizations to adopt caregiver-friendly policies, according to new research published by the Canadian Centre for Caregiving Excellence, a program of the Azrieli Foundation, during National Caregiving Month.

The report found 36 per cent of working caregivers said their productivity, earnings or ability to balance work and care responsibilities has been affected by caregiving demands. The findings highlight the pressure many employees face while balancing jobs with caring for children, ageing parents and family members with complex needs.

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The findings come as more employers examine how workplace flexibility and benefits can better support employees with caregiving responsibilities, says Christa Haanstra, national lead of the Working Caregiver Initiative at the CCCE. “With 35 per cent of the workforce balancing paid work and caregiving responsibilities,........

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