Supporting Parents and Caregivers
With school holidays in full swing, many parents and caregivers are managing the added responsibility of childcare alongside their professional commitments. Supporting them during this time not only promotes well-being but also strengthens engagement and productivity.
Consider implementing or revisiting the following strategies:
Temporary remote work options: Allow employees to work from home where possible, helping them stay present for their families without compromising on performance.
Access to backup childcare resources: Provide information or subsidies for emergency or backup childcare services to ease last-minute scheduling conflicts. Research into partnerships with childcare provides that help with deals and discounts with nurseries, after-school clubs and holiday camps i.e. care.com and KoruKids.
Adjusting Hours: Offer adjustable start and end times or compressed workweeks to help caregivers manage daily routines more effectively.
By fostering a family-friendly culture, you help build a more resilient, inclusive, and supportive workplace for everyone.
For more information on how to build out family friendly policies to help support the parents and carers of your business, please reach out to us to discuss options or check out our family friendly toolkits.