Have an ERG? Employee Resource Group or Affinity Group? 

Caregivers are the laregest group of employees reducing hours or leaving their employment.

Why?

The cost of caregiving. The availability of quality care at an affordable cost.

How can employers help their employees who are also caregiving?

• Make it safe for employees to self-identify as caregivers
• Provide as much flexibility in how productivity is measured - remote or hybrid are great options when possible.
• Allow time for and encourage Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) or Affinity Groups to support employees in learning effective strategies for caregiving, self-care and wellness.

Over the last year, Christy has been hired by multiple large firms to assist in providing content, education and on-going support for Parenting and Caregiving Employee Resource Groups and Affinity Groups. 

If your HR department or DEI managers are seeking support for caregiving employee's Christy has content to address a variety of needs, and she has an expertise in facilitating support groups. 

Book a call to discuss your needs, whether that's periodic content or educational workshops or on-going support group facilitation.

In the meantime, check out Christy's article featured at The Conversation Project.

How To Talk to Your Employer About Your Caregiving Responsibilities

What clients are saying...

“Christy was wonderful to work with throughout the process for our event. She was collaborative and flexible with us when finalizing the content of her two presentations, which were engaging and informative for our participants. We received rave reviews from individuals who listened to Christy speak – she was also named repeatedly in our evaluations when we asked which speakers attendees would like to hear from again in the future.”

Tiffany Strah, Outreach Director, The Law Practice of Dennison Keller, LLC

"Christy offered tremendous learning and insight in two different workshops she facilitated during our annual elder care symposium. I especially admired her sharing of her personal journey through the knowledge she provided in the sessions. This made the time more meaningful to the participants’ own experiences too. She exuded both expertise and relatability with us."

Merne Pratt, Eldercare Coordinator

"Christy has created a space of support and non-judgement for those looking toward and those experiencing the sandwich phase of life. Her professional background provides an especially nuanced approach to the specific needs of children and elders which is ultimately rooted in a deep respect the individual."

Elise B, Parenting/Caregiver ERG Lead

"I want to thank you for our discussion yesterday! I really appreciate you sharing your insight and expertise on this topic with me and other associates at our company. It was a helpful conversation for people in the Sandwich Generation (or will be soon) to hear."

Stephanie, Parenting/Caregiver ERG Lead

New White Paper on the Importance of Supporting Working Family Caregivers

I'm proud to have been a part of the team that produced this new White Paper developed by The Whole Care Network.

The authors of this White Paper collaborated in a MASTERMIND GROUP focused on answering challenging questions about the juggle faced by millions of individuals between their careers and the care they provide for a loved one. The result of one year of work is this comprehensive document.

Some key highlights of the white paper include:

• Findings from a discussion panel held on September 22nd, 2023, featuring insights from 10 Human Resource (HR) Leaders representing diverse organizations across the United States. 
• The current realities of family caregiving.
• The perceived impacts of the care-career juggle on organizations.
•  Valuable suggestions for best practices in employee benefits and policies.