Essential employee benefits for working caregivers. In this insightful episode, we explore into the critical intersection of caregiving responsibilities and career management. With a staggering 73% of employees juggling work and caregiving, it's essential to explore how workplaces can better support this significant portion of their workforce. We discuss leveraging Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) as valuable tools for both employers and employees. For organizations, ERGs provide crucial insights into the needs of working caregivers, informing the development of relevant employee benefits and fostering a supportive company culture. We explore which employee benefits are most valued by caregivers.

Furthermore, we address the challenges faced by individuals who have stepped away from their careers to provide care. We offer practical advice on effectively positioning oneself for re-entry into the workforce, emphasizing how to highlight the valuable skills acquired through caregiving. This episode provides essential guidance for both employers seeking to support their caregiving employees and individuals navigating the complexities of balancing career and care.

Our Guest:

Zack Demploplous, author Working Caregivers - The Invisible Employees

Zack Demopoulos has over 36 years of diverse experience working in the corporate and small business environments. His expertise spans across sales management; executive leadership; human resources; diversity, equity, and inclusion; small business; board leadership; and caregiving.

Zack was drafted into a long distance caregiver for his father when he had a stroke and needed help with activities of daily living for six years until he passed away in 2011. During this time

Zack traveled back and forth to North Carolina while holding down a full-time high-level leadership role for his organization.

Today, Zack does the same for his mother who also lives in North Carolina.