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Carers in crisis: why HR must step in to help ease the burden for workers with caring responsibilities

An ageing population, creaking social care sector and those with disabilities living longer has meant more workers than ever have become carers.  An average of 12,000 people become unpaid carers every day in the UK, putting greater pressures on workers to juggle their day job with caring responsibilities. 

 

This cover story explores the challenges facing workers with caring responsibilities, how HR can better cater for this growing area of the workforce and the changes to legislation for unpaid carers in the workforce.  

 Also in the March/April issue:  Recruitment: Don’t allow over-long hiring processes drive talent from your door
Profile: HR lead at Alzheimer’s Society talks rebuilding trust at the charity
following allegations of bullying and a toxic workplace culture

Apprenticeships: The Apprenticeship Levy may not be fit for purpose,
but is there a better solution out there? 

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