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Workplace mechanisms to support staff with caring responsibilities Information and advocacy Time and leave Services Financial assistance Information and advice is provided to staff Flexibility is mainstreamed and tailored to a carer’s needs Care-related support and direct services are freely available to staff Financial assistance is available to assist with caring responsibilities Education and training Education seminars tailored to needs Awareness-raising via emails, publications, research partnerships Training programs to increase the capacity of managers to support carers Training programs for carers – face-to-face, online, CD Resources Toolkits for carers and managers Online caring resources and community Corporate libraries Newsletters, guides and factsheets Regular video updates from the CEO so everyone knows what is happening in the business Networks and forums Employee carers’ network Annual carers conference for staff Flexible work schedules Compressed work week Flex-time Reduced work hours Part-time work Job-sharing Phased retirement Paid family leave Paid leave Personal time (earned time) Extended unpaid leave as required Work location Work from home Work in the same location as the person requiring care Job redesign Redesign role and objectives Multi-skilled staff Return to work Programs Additional support for re-entry Employee assistance programs Individual and family counselling Wellness programs Support groups Crisis intervention Direct services Carer assessment Professional advice and information Referral services Partnerships with community groups or organisations Access to health services Resources for long distance carers Back-up or emergency care Before/after school and vacation care On-site facilities care centre Adult day centre Concierge services Transport services Access to phone, computer, internet Room for private conversations Parking space Cash and subsidies Cash or payment for costs related to caring work Subsidies, monthly allowances, vouchers, discounts for care Interest free loans Tax and insurance Dependent care tax credit Insurance products and benefits Tax-related incentives and benefits Information and advocacy Communication with about the carer strategy and the needs of carers in the workplace is crucial to ensure that the strategy is implemented successfully and is achieving its goals. As part of the communication, it is important to provide information and educational resources to support both carers and other staff to understand the needs of carers and how they can be integrated into the organisation. Education and information can be provided a number of different ways. This can include online resources, newsletters and other publications, information sessions, seminars, workshops, training, awareness-raising, and carers’ networks or forums for carers in the workplace to meet on a regular basis and to provide mutual support. Some good examples: