Guidance
Supporting working carers: the benefits to families, business and the economy
Report makes a number of recommendations highlighting the economic and social benefits of supporting carers in the workplace.
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This report outlines the business benefits of supporting working carers including:
- increasing staff morale and loyalty
- staff retention
- reducing sick leave and absenteeism
- improving staff engagement
The report also says that better support for working carers could save taxpayers £1.3 billion.
The report includes evidence gathered from:
- an expert steering group and a wider reference group
- policies being implemented in some European countries
- employers and business
Published 27 August 2013