In this episode, JoDee and Susan talk to author Glenna Hecht about an issue that impacts more employees than many leaders realize: caregiving.

Topics include:

The statistics on caregivers in the workplace
Caregiver-friendly policies
The hidden impact of caregiving in the workplace and why many employers don't see it
How caregiving changes an employee's focus, identity, and relationship with work
What managers can do when an employee's performance suddenly shifts
Practical ways employers can support employees balancing work and caregiving

In this episode's listener question, we're asked how to help aging workers who don't want to leave but aren't keeping up with younger coworkers retire with dignity. In the news, nearly two thirds of workers say they do not feel financially secure in their current role.

Full show notes and links are available here: https://getjoypowered.com/show-notes-episode-247-supporting-caregivers-at-work/

A transcript of the episode can be found here: https://getjoypowered.com/transcript-episode-247-supporting-caregivers-at-work/

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