Latest newsEquality is good for business and business is good for equality
Wednesday, 19 June 2013 11:36
If the UK economy is to grow, employers must ensure they have a diverse range of people at every level, according to Jo Swinson, minister for women and equalities.Speaking last…
Lolie Ware - Too Cool To Care
Wednesday, 19 June 2013 09:36
Most people wouldn't put comedy and caring together unless you've heard the expression, "If you don't laugh you'll cry." But comedienne Lolie Ware's one woman show, ‘Too Cool To Care’…
MPs to hold carers debate
Wednesday, 19 June 2013 09:15
Following Carers Week, a debate on carers will take place in the House of Commons tomorrow (Thursday 20th June). Carers UK needs your help to make sure as many MPs…
Transport for London Carers Staff Network Group: Prepared to care
Thursday, 13 June 2013 10:48
As part of Carers Week we have a guest blog from Susan Jackman, Revenue Control Manager and Chair of Carers Staff Network Group: Prepared to care at Transport for London…
Carers Week 2013 Blog
Wednesday, 12 June 2013 14:33
Carers Week is a busy one for Carer's UK and Employers for Carers. Find out what's been going on in the Carers UK 'our carers week blog'. There are…
New report aims to boost women's role in economic growth
Wednesday, 12 June 2013 12:57
The Department for Culture, Media and Sport - Women’s Business Council (WBC) report was unveiled on Tuesday 4th June at the London Stock Exchange. The report sets out recommendations on…
UK carers suffering due to lack of support
Monday, 10 June 2013 11:39
New research from Carers Week of over 2,100 carers has revealed that carers are being woefully let down by a lack of support when they first take on a caring…
Guidance on The Equality Act for small and medium size businesses
Wednesday, 29 May 2013 09:17
The Equality and Human Rights Commission has been working with smaller businesses to find out how best they can support those that don’t have in-house HR or Legal advice. As…
Health and well-being tools and guidance for employers
Thursday, 23 May 2013 10:53
With employers paying £9 billion a year on sick pay and associated costs, investing in the health and well-being of your workforce is very important. Employers interested in working…
‘Healthy & Productive Workers’ - Launch of New Employer Resources
Thursday, 23 May 2013 09:38
Today (23 May) the Age Action Alliance is launching a new Employer Resource to support a healthy and productive ageing workforce. People are living longer: by the early 2020s half…
1 in 4 baby boomer women caring as generation struggles with work-life-care balance
Wednesday, 22 May 2013 11:08
Pressures of caring for older, disabled and seriously ill loved ones are falling hardest on middle-aged women, new Census figures reveal [1].At the age when they are at the peak…
