leadership matters
Support System
WHEN EMPLOYEES HAVE CAREGIVING
RESPONSIBILITIES, THE WORKPLACE
HAS A DUTY OF CARE TOO By Karen Stone, CHRE
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It is likely a term you use yourself,
and it is one of the first things we seek
out when a health issue (physical or
psychological) arises.
Traditionally, we tend to look to our
families, friends, health care profession-als
– and maybe even neighbours, social
As the workforce ages, the gener-al
body of health and wellness
knowledge increases and the
lines between professional and
personal life blur ever further, the con-cept
of a support system has become
part of our day-to-day lexicon.
services or community organizations – for
support when our capacity for being resil-ient
lowers. One key support that may be
overlooked in the establishment of a sup-port
system? Our employer(s).
It is not difficult to see why the work-place
may not always top the list when
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