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The workforce is changing. Businesses that want to stay ahead need to be able to nurture and retain their best talent. 💪 TSB Bank’s date-driven strategy offers a roadmap for businesses who want to support caregivers in today’s competitive landscape: 1️⃣ Identify carers in the workplace 2️⃣ Recognise that while child caregiving is planned and celebrated, adult caregiving is not 3️⃣ Understand that no two caregiving journeys are the same 4️⃣ Provide easy access to care experts Want to know more? https://lnkd.in/eBkEuBph

💙 @Ariam Enraght-Moony, Chief People Officer at TSB, talking to HR Grapevine about the bank's partnership with KareHero 💙 "If, for any moment in time, you have caring responsibilities for an adult in your life, you know you have access to all manner of support including funding, support in putting in place a power of attorney, or guidance with navigating the adult care system and finding resources to support your loved one." TSB Bank now offers KareHero's adult care concierge service to all colleagues, whether or not they have said they have caring responsibilities. Read the full article to find out how TSB's support for working caregivers has evolved over the past five years: https://lnkd.in/eqbskmT7

Mind the (gender pay) gap 💰 On Saturday (5 April), UK employers with 250+ employees will report their gender pay gap data. While the numbers for 2024 show progress, the reality is stark: at this rate, many women in their 40s and 50s won’t see pay equity in their working lifetime. 📉 2024 median gender pay gap: 9.03% For every £1 a typical male employee earns, a female employee earns 91p. The conversation often centres on childcare, but the data suggests another issue: adult caregiving. More women in senior roles don’t have children – but they do have caregiving responsibilities, disproportionately impacting their careers. If businesses don’t address this, true gender pay equity will remain out of reach. 🔗 Read our latest newsletter for more insights.

Who’s caring for the caregivers? The deaths of actor Gene Hackman and his wife Betsy Arakawa have shown just how lonely and isolating it can be to care for someone with dementia. This Forbes article highlights that it can be hard for family caregivers to ask for outside help, but that means there’s no one to spot the signs if a carer is struggling to cope, or to step in should they become ill themselves.   Anything can happen, even to a caregiver, and a person with dementia cannot be left alone. 🫂 The rise in dementia cases shows no sign of slowing down. We need more policies and initiatives to ensure caregivers get the support they need. https://lnkd.in/eFv3Tz5Z

Shrinking birth rate + ageing population + centralised healthcare system = more invisible carers juggling work and care. Carers need practical support so they can stay in their jobs. That's the message to Government from our CEO and founder Stephanie Leung

Wow, what a week! ☕ 🌞 ️ On Wednesday, we brought together a room full of HR and wellbeing leaders by Regent’s Canal to dig into one of the biggest hidden challenges in the workplace: caring responsibilities. And the response? Overwhelming. Our breakfast roundtable on 'The Workforce Wellbeing Blind Spot: Time to Take Action' sold out in record time – and for good reason. The stories shared were powerful: 🚫 Career trade-offs: Employees turning down promotions because they simply can’t juggle work and caregiving.    🔄 PMI policies out of step: Age limits that no longer reflect today’s workforce.   ⚖️ Parents & carers—same group, different experiences: When one is a celebration and the other a crisis, how do you create the right support?    ❌ A policy alone won’t cut it: Without practical interventions, carers are still struggling. This isn’t a niche issue, it’s a workforce-wide challenge that’s quietly impacting retention, engagement, and business performance. Given the huge demand, we’re running a second session in May! If you work in #HR, #Benefits, or #Wellbeing and want to be part of the conversation (plus enjoy some great food & coffee️), DM us to get on the list!

Increased staff costs means fewer people are receiving publicly funded long-term care. That’s the conclusion of a new report from The King's Fund, which warns of a ‘doom loop’ of rising wages, increased fees and stretched budgets. According to the study, between 2015/16 and 2023/24, there was a: 📈 17% increase in real-term care worker pay, due to the National Minimum Wage 📈 33% rise in fees local authorities had to pay to independent care providers 📉 fall in the number of people receiving long-term support from 873,000 to 859,000 (140,000) despite an increase in people requesting help, up from 1.8 million to 2.1 million Over half (50.5%) of businesses are already reporting that caregiving responsibilities have negatively impacted their teams – and it looks like that number is only going to rise. Talk to KareHero to find out what steps your business can be taking to support its employees through the care crisis. https://lnkd.in/em2EGGUF

🏆 We’re thrilled to announce that KareHero has been recognised as the Best Carer Support Provider of the Year by the Corporate Excellence Awards 2025. This award highlights what we do best: providing practical support for the 7+ million people who juggle work and adult caregiving. Thanks to Corporate Vision Magazine, our lovely clients, and our fab team. 🎉 

In some regions of the UK, more than 60% of solicitors are over 50. An ageing workforce presents fresh challenges as employees try to juggle caregiving with workplace responsibilities. Victoria Hand, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Manager at Bristows LLP sat down with us to explain why brave businesses don't just talk about offering support, they take action. "It wasn’t just another generic benefit," she says. "KareHero provides real, tangible resources to help caregivers navigate their challenges with confidence. We couldn’t find anything else on the market that does the same thing." Check out the full Q&A 👇

🏆 More great news for KareHero! We were honoured to be named a finalist at the Professional Adviser Awards 2025! These prestigious awards celebrate excellence in the advice industry, and we were thrilled to be recognised in the Best Support Service for Advisers category. 🎉 This is industry recognition of what we do best: empowering people who balance work and caregiving with expert support and advice. A huge thank you to our team and everyone who supports our mission! 💙 https://lnkd.in/erXuH-wm