Ellen McGirt on supporting caregivers at work

Ellen McGirt on supporting caregivers at work 
Great Place to Work; by Roula Amire with Ellen McGirt; 10/8/24 
This episode of Better features journalist, speaker, and podcast host Ellen McGirt. In this deeply personal conversation, we dive into the challenges of caregiving while balancing a career.  ...
On how managers can better support caregivers at work: Flexible time off, no questions asked. A flexible schedule can change everything for people. ...
On the impact a senior leader can have by talking about caregiving and grief: If a very senior person triggers this conversation in the workplace with a disclosure or concern, you're going to see new training, new conversations, new talking points, and new volunteers, and maybe even new staff positions around this. ...
On how colleagues can support coworkers who are caretakers, or members of the sandwich generation: Kindness and compassion go a long way. ...