Supporting West Lothian Employers to care for employees who are unpaid carers

'I personally go that extra mile for them because I appreciate what they are doing for me’'(Carer quote: Who Cares Wins Report: Carers UK)

Some times it can be hard for carers to balance paid employment with the demands of their caring role. Often employers are not aware difficulties faced by carers, as they are too worried to speak about their caring situation at work. For some carers timely information on support available through their employer and flexible work arrangements can alleviate some of this stress and help to redress their work and caring balance, meaning carers are more relaxed and able to focus when at work.

Flexible Working arrangements can help employers:

• Attract and retain staff;
• Reduce stress;
• Increase productivity;
• Reduce sick leave;
• Improve service delivery;
• Produce cost savings;
• Improve people management;
• Increase staff confidence in management and overall morale as a team;
• Increase your company’s reputation as a supportive and fair employer