By Gail Low, MacEwan University and Gloria Gutman, Simon Fraser University Late midlife adults are one of Canada’s largest yet most under-recognized …
Elder Care
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Global HR Practices
Study: 42% of working caregivers in U.S. face career setbacks amid lack of workplace support
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberMore than two-fifths of working caregivers report their careers have been hampered by caregiving responsibilities, according to new research released Monday by …
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FeaturedMental Health
More than half of sandwich generation caregivers at risk of burnout, report says
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberMore than half of working caregivers balancing care for children and aging parents — known as the “sandwich generation” — are at …
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Employers expand family-friendly benefits beyond parental leave
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberA growing number of Canadian employers are offering more than just parental leave top-ups, with new data showing expanded benefits such as …
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FeaturedGovernment Policy & Budgets
New federal advisory table to look at ways to improve workings conditions in care economy
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberThe federal government has established a new advisory group to provide recommendations on strengthening Canada’s care economy, Minister of Jobs and Families …
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With workforce shortages worsening in developed nations, especially in elderly care, robotics companies are aiming to integrate humanoid robots to handle tasks …
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FeaturedMental Health
Feeling the crunch: Survey reveals challenges faced by ‘sandwich generation’ in Canada
A new survey by Ipsos, commissioned by HomeEquity Bank, highlights the significant struggles and sacrifices made by the “Sandwich Generation” in Canada. …