Carers Archives

More than half of carers can’t afford to take unpaid carer’s leave

Nov 21, 2024 | 0

New research by Carers UK found that 56 percent of working carers are unable to afford time off without pay.

Working mothers and carers feel held back from promotions

Oct 11, 2021 | 0

Nearly half felt that senior leaders in their company are not positive role models for achieving a good work-life balance.

Government’s flexible working plans do not go far enough, state TUC

Sep 23, 2021 | 0

The Government further announced plans to help carers who manage their job alongside caring duties.

Older Workers and Carers – the key to employers’ skills gaps

Oct 11, 2020 | 0

This timely webinar comes hot on the heels of Carers Week and focuses on practical steps employers can take to both attract and retain the talents of older workers and those who are carers.

Under-35-year-olds are afraid to fail at work

Sep 23, 2020 | 0

“Under-35s are facing a confidence crisis at work.”

Since lockdown job searches for carers, drivers and electricians skyrocket

Apr 29, 2020 | 0

Job searches for sales assistants have decreased by 51 per cent.

Updates to the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme

Apr 7, 2020 | 0

On 20th March 2020, the Chancellor announced updates to the “Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme”.

Does your employer brand attract talented parents and carers?

Jun 27, 2019 | 0

Join us for our HRwebinar on the subject if your employer brand attracts talented parents and carers? Register to hear the views of experts in the industry.

Employers dodge policies to support working carers

Jun 17, 2016 | 0

Organisations risk alienating up to three million workers by failing to keep up with the care agenda, studies reveal.

95% of carers missing out on NI credits

Aug 10, 2015 | 0

Nearly 200,000 people with caring responsibilities could be receiving significant boosts to their pensions, the Department for Work and Pensions announced today.