More and more working adults have the added duty of caring for aging family members. This article in U.S. News & World Report MONEY looks at how employers are changing to meet their employees’ needs. One way employers can help their employees with this work-life balance is to offer more flexibility in schedules and time off. Another way employers can help is to provide information and resources for elder care and respite care. Finally, employers showing understanding towards employees’ dual roles go a long way to help employees feel supported.
Claire is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with expertise in body-oriented psychotherapy. She works as a Behavioral Health/EAP Consultant, providing workplace consultations to employers and assessment and referrals to clients.