Employee Benefits and HR Guidance for Carers, Bereavement, and Working Parents
Your employees will experience significant life events throughout their time with your company
Whether it's becoming a parent or caring for a loved one, these moments often bring urgent questions, such as:
- “Will my employer truly understand what I’m going through?”
- “Do I have the right benefits and support in place?”
How your benefits and HR policies respond during these critical times shapes the very culture of your workplace. We’re here to help.
Discover practical strategies to support employees through life’s key moments
Working carers: essential employer tips
Caring for children, aging relatives, or family friends can be deeply rewarding, but employees balancing work alongside caring responsibilities may also experience additional pressure. Without appropriate support, this can affect wellbeing, health, and work performance.
Employee bereavement: navigating with support and compassion
When an employee experiences bereavement, the impact may affect emotional wellbeing, concentration, and day-to-day functioning. Employers should aim to create a supportive environment where employees feel able to raise concerns if they wish.
Working parents and modern families: practical considerations for success
Working parents and caregivers are balancing more than ever, and their needs can change significantly over time. That is why effective employer support needs to be practical, inclusive, and adaptable.
Moving home: practical employer considerations
Moving home can be an exciting milestone, but it may also be a stressful period for employers. How employers response during this time may affect the employee experience and overall wellbeing
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Source: Gov.UK
Sources: Gov.UK, ACAS
From April 6, 2024, employees have a day-one right to up to one week of unpaid Carer's Leave per year to care for a dependant with a long-term care need. Additionally, employees have a right to reasonable unpaid time off for dependants in emergencies and can request flexible working.