Could Silent Suffering Be Impacting Your Business?
Today, more employees than ever are balancing full-time work with the demands of caring for an aging, ill, or dying loved one. These responsibilities are emotionally heavy, time-consuming, and often invisible—yet they directly affect a person’s ability to stay engaged, focused, and well.
Caregiving Stress Impacts Performance
Employees caring for loved ones often experience:
Chronic fatigue
Anxiety and emotional overwhelm
Increased absenteeism
Difficulty staying focused
Sudden schedule disruptions
Providing structured support reduces stress and improves workplace wellbeing.
2. Compassionate Policies Improve Retention
Employees who feel supported during difficult seasons:
Stay longer
Are more engaged
Report higher trust in leadership
Are more likely to return after a caregiving or bereavement event
A partnership demonstrates that your organization values its people beyond their productivity.
3. Caregiving is a Growing Reality
With longer life expectancy and rising rates of chronic illness, caregiving needs are increasing across all sectors.
A proactive support system positions your organization as a leader in employee wellness.
How We Can Help:
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One-on-one doula consultations
Guidance on care planning, stress management, and navigating difficult decisions. -
Collaborative Respite Care: We can work with your employee to alleviate stress by spending time with a loved one while the employee manages personal tasks or needs rest.
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Education sessions & workshops
Topics may include, but are not limited to:-
Advance care planning
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Caregiver burnout prevention
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Managing Expectations & Anticipatory grief
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Communication skills for family caregiving
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Caregiver resource navigation
Help locating community services, hospice, home care, respite options, and support groups. -
Support circles for employee caregivers
A monthly or quarterly safe space for employees to share, learn, and decompress. -
Grief & bereavement support
Compassionate follow-up for employees experiencing loss.
