Working Caregivers: The Invisible Employees
Did you know that in 2020 there were 53 million caregivers in the United States? By 2025, this number is expected to significantly expand to 62.5 million. 73% of these individuals have to juggle the responsibilities of working a job while being a caregiver. They are called “working caregivers” and are often referred to as “invisible” because they typically remain silent about their caregiving challenges. Nor do they seek help from their colleagues at work or their managers, choosing to face alone the negative financial, physical, mental and emotional impacts that being a working caregiver often presents.
Employers, you have a tremendous opportunity to support the working caregivers in your workforce. "Working Caregivers: The Invisible Employees" is a podcast that will show you how. Hosted by Selma Archer and Zack Demopoulos, authors of a book with the same name, this series dives deep into the challenges and opportunities faced by working caregivers and their employers.
Whether you are in the C-suite, a leader, HR, or a working caregiver yourself, "Working Caregivers: The Invisible Employees" is a podcast for you. We address the pressing issues of retaining talent, managing productivity, and creating a supportive workplace culture. Learn how to provide meaningful benefits, understand the costs and implications of caregiving on healthcare, and foster an environment that values and supports your employees through their caregiving journey. We can all help make meaningful differences in the lives of employees who work and care for others.
Tune in every other Tuesday to gain insights, practical tips, and heartfelt discussions that aim to solve the unique problems working caregivers encounter. Don’t forget to visit our website, invisibleemployeeadvocates.com, to subscribe to our newsletter, and purchase our book to learn how we can help you strengthen your workplace to become more supportive of working caregivers.
Episodes
Why Employers are Missing the Caregiving Crisis with Joseph B. Fuller
Patient Advocacy Leader, Caregiving Advocate, & Author Paul Wynn
Navigating Millennial Caregiving with Dr. Rachael Piltch-Loeb
Caregiving, WOOP, and the Emotional Load: A Conversation with Dr. Joan Monin
How AI Can Revolutionize Caregiving & Empower Families – With Breana Patel
Grief, Caregiving, and the Power of Connection – with Leslie Weirich
Care with Dignity: Fighting for Change with Filmmaker Susie Singer Carter
Caring Out Loud: Rosanne Corcoran on Dementia, Daughterhood & Making Caregivers Visible
Self-Preservation and the Power of the Small Moment with Charlotte Bayala
The Caregiver Identity Crisis: Why Naming It Matters with Dr. Barry J. Jacobs
The Beautiful Side of Caregiving: Living with Meaning as a Working Caregiver
How Harry & David Champions Their Working Caregivers
Elder Law, Medicaid Planning & Caregiver Chaos – with Eric Goldberg & Clelia Pergola
Being a Caregiver Spouse: The Power of Community with the Well Spouse Association and Bob Mastrogiovanni
Global Caregiver Advocates Bonus Series: Spotlight On Canadian Caregiver Advocates
Balancing Work and Caregiving: A Conversation with Dr. Donna Benton
Navigating Caregiving, Work, and Mental Health—Expert Insights with Dr. Madhavi Vemireddy
From Caregiver to Advocate: Dahlia Sizer’s Workplace Solutions
How Compassionate Policies Transform Workplaces and Lives with Dr. Gina Anderson
Jason Resendez on Caregiver Advocacy and Workplace Culture
How to Create a Caregiver-Friendly Workplace with Amy Goyer
Empathy at Work: Supporting Caregivers and Building Trust in the Workplace with Lee Hafner
The Silent Struggles of Working Caregivers: Insights and Solutions with Julian Hayes
Why Every Workplace Should Host a Senior Shower for Caregivers with Jenn Chan
Breaking the Caregiver Stigma with Aisha Adkins