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Workplace solutions for women under eldercare pressure.

F E Winfield

    Personnel
    |June 9, 1987
    PubMed
    Summary

    Caring for aging parents is increasing, especially for daughters. Organizations are adapting policies to support employees facing these caregiving responsibilities.

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    Area of Science:

    • Gerontology
    • Sociology
    • Human Resources Management

    Background:

    • The global population is aging, leading to a rise in the need for elder care.
    • Adult children, particularly women, are increasingly becoming primary caregivers for their aging parents.
    • Workplace support for employees with caregiving responsibilities is becoming a critical issue.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To examine the growing trend of adult children providing care for elderly parents.
    • To identify organizational responses and policy changes aimed at supporting employees with elder caregiving duties.

    Main Methods:

    • Literature review on demographic shifts and caregiving trends.
    • Analysis of current organizational policies and human resource management strategies.
    • Case studies of companies implementing supportive policies.

    Main Results:

    • A significant increase in the number of adult children, especially daughters, dedicating time to elder care.
    • Emerging organizational policies include flexible work arrangements, leave options, and resource referrals.
    • Early evidence suggests these policy changes can mitigate employee stress and improve work-life balance.

    Conclusions:

    • The aging population necessitates greater workplace support for employee caregivers.
    • Proactive organizational policies are crucial for retaining talent and supporting employees facing elder care challenges.
    • Further research is needed to assess the long-term impact and effectiveness of these evolving workplace policies.

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