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Support Employee Caregivers Strengthen Your Business
Caring for aging relatives has a significant impact on your employees and overall business performance. When employees struggle to balance work and caregiving, it can lead to talent loss and costly indirect expenses. Agewhale provides tailored solutions to address the unique challenges of your organization, helping employees manage their caregiving responsibilities, reducing the negative impact on work, and creating a healthier, more productive workplace.
Elder care crisis in the workplace
As Hong Kong's population ages and birth rates decline, more and more employees will take on the responsibility of caring for older family members. Research shows that working caregivers face immense pressure, leading to poor health, decreased productivity, increased absenteeism, and higher turnover rates.
Hong Kong Projected Economic Dependency Ratio
%
High caregiving burden
%
Took unplanned leave
%
Arrived late/left work early
%
Considered resigning
Source: Study on Profile and Needs of Family Caregivers in Hong Kong by HKCSS ＆Sau Po Centre on Ageing, 2019
Comprehensive caregiver support solutions
Our workplace caregiver support solutions are designed to alleviate the unique caregiving challenges faced by these employees, ensuring they remain engaged, productive, and fulfilled in their roles. Our all-rounded support solutions address the needs of employees at different caregiving stages.
Workplace Assessment
Understand the caregiving needs of your employees and identify gaps in existing support.
Educational Programs
Support employees in preparing for caregiving and acquiring caregiving skills through our interactive talks and workshops.
Personalized Support
One-on-one caregiving consultation and coordination services for employees.
Tools & Resources
Access to our curated list of useful resources on caregiving.
How Agewhale can fill the gaps in your current employee support
| Agewhale’s solutions | Employee Assistance Programs | Wellness Programs | |
|---|---|---|---|
Expertise in Caregiving | |||
Tailor to Individual Needs | |||
Long-term Support |
Benefits of investing in caregiver support
Companies that prioritize the well-being of their employees report higher levels of engagement, reduced absenteeism, and improved productivity. By partnering with Agewhale, you are not just enhancing the lives of your employees; you are also driving significant returns on investment for your organization.
Improve Productivity & Engagement
Attract & Retain Top Talent
Enhance Employer Brand Reputation
Caregiver support drives progress on multiple UN Sustainable Development Goals. Addressing the emotional and physical burden of caregiving supports good health and well-being. By easing care pressures that disproportionately impact women, it promotes gender equality and empowerment. Enabling caregivers to better balance family and work advances decent work and economic growth. Supporting caregivers is a win-win-win for employees, employers, and society.
