Five Good Ideas on supporting caregivers at the workplace

Apr 23, 2025
47 mins

Episode Description

Liv Mendelsohn and Christa Haanstra joined Five Good Ideas to discuss how to build a culture that recognizes and values caregiving.

Their conversation with Elizabeth McIsaac highlighted that creating a caregiver-friendly workplace is compassionate and strategic. Organizations that recognize this gain a competitive edge through improved retention, productivity, and workplace culture.

Liv and Christa's Five Good Ideas:

  1. Understand your workforce

  2. Provide equitable support

  3. Prioritize flexible work arrangements

  4. Recognize the value of caregiving skills in
    the workplace

  5. Build a caregiver-supportive culture

For Liv and Christa's full bios and resources, visit the session page.

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