Working carers

Carer’s Leave Bill – what employers need to know

The Carer’s Leave Bill is expected to come into force in 2024 after it received final approval from the House of Lords in May.

Unpaid care in England and Wales has equivalent value to a second NHS

New findings from charity Carers UK and the University of Sheffield found the annual economic value of unpaid care is equivalent to a second NHS in England and Wales.

It's time to give back to working carers

Unsung heroes are a trope I didn’t think I’d ever be referencing. As a journalist, I’m somewhat opposed to any kind of buzzword as I find them lazy and reductive (looking at you, quiet quitting). But...

Could job crafting be the solution to the UK's carer's conundrum?

Job crafting refers to shaping how we act, interact and think about the purpose of our work around our internal strengths, passions and aspiration and our external needs and responsibilities.

The chaos of unpaid caring while in employment, part two

With more and more of us taking on carer responsibilities, it’s time for HR to help develop working practices that work for all, says Jo Gallacher

The chaos of unpaid caring while in employment, part one

With more and more of us taking on carer responsibilities, it’s time for HR to help develop working practices that work for all, says Jo Gallacher