Tag Archives: Human Resources

Family Caregiving – An Escalating Dilemma for Corporations

Posted on January 16, 2017 by Sue Salach

With the growth of the elder population, it is imperative that vital eldercare education be provided to family caregivers in their communities and workplace, as this growth pattern negatively effects caregivers in both their home and work life. According to a … Continue reading →

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Caregivers and FMLA Leave

Posted on February 24, 2016 by Sue Salach

As a caregiver, you have rights, including those that may be provided for you under the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA), to take a job leave to care for your seriously ill family member. In addition to the federal law, … Continue reading →

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What’s the impact of caregiving on your business?

Posted on February 17, 2016 by Sue Salach

Caregiving negatively affects morale, productivity, and costs.  As a result of family caregiving responsibilities, a tremendous amount of talent, loyalty, and institutional knowledge leaves the workforce every day – either temporarily or full-time. Below are a few brief – yet … Continue reading →

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Balancing Work and Caregiving: A Guide for Employers

Posted on June 12, 2015 by Sue Salach

Providing care for older family members has become a way of life for millions of Americans. In fact, nearly one in ten American workers is a caregiver. .Seventy percent of employers feel that caregiving-related staffing problems have increased over the … Continue reading →

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Caregiver Stress Equals Higher Health Care Costs for Employers

Posted on March 2, 2015 by Sue Salach

The impact of Elder Care issues on corporate America will continue to grow as our elderly population increases. Employees juggling job responsibilities with care giving are a reality in the workplace of today and the future. Workers are torn between … Continue reading →

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The Billion Dollar Employee Crisis

Posted on August 8, 2012 by Sue Salach

This week I had the distinction of speaking at the Illinois Society of Human Resource Managers (SHRM) conference on the effect of elder-care on the workplace.   As I finished my presentation an attendee approached and as she did the tears … Continue reading →

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