work & care – supporting employees in balancing work and caring for relatives.
Balancing work and caring for relatives can be a significant challenge for both employees and employers. We show you how to implement measures that foster a culture of support in your organisation.
The work & care solutions allows you to find practical solutions that benefit not only your employees but also your company. Position your company as an attractive, responsible employer.
Our solution – work & care solutions
Why work & care is important
What does work & care mean?
"work & care is about balancing employment and caring for family members with healthcare needs. This is framed by demographic, social, care policy and health-related developments." (Bischofberger, 2023)
For companies and organisations
- Employer attractiveness
Having a work & care-friendly corporate culture makes you a progressive employer that takes the needs of its employees seriously. - Retention of qualified employees and specialists
Support initiatives enhance employees' ability to balance work and caring for relatives, which in turn boosts loyalty and long-term retention within the company. - Company success
A supportive corporate culture increases employee satisfaction, promotes productivity and innovation, and ultimately drives the company's success.
For employees
- An anxiety-free and well-supported working environment
Many carers face personal crises, making them more vulnerable to health problems and prolonged absences. Access to support initiatives in the workplace gives them security and reduces their fear of future crises.
- Equality in the workplace
54% of caring relatives are women. Companies that understand work & care dynamics and successfully implement its principles (such as flexible working models) can provide targeted support to employees who are also carers. This also actively promotes gender equality.
Our solution: work & care solutions
The modular system is a flexible set of services designed to help companies foster a work & care-friendly corporate culture. It consists of several modules, such as info kits, workshops and company checks, which can be flexibly combined to help people balance work and caring for relatives.
Our solutions aim to raise awareness and inform both employees and management about work & care issues.
Some of the modules can be implemented by the company itself using the provided materials and workshops or with assistance from profawo consultants.
Good to know
Our unique approach enables you to respond flexibly to the individual needs of your employees who are carers, promoting a work & care friendly company culture.
We offer you not only theoretical knowledge but also tried-and-tested tools, all based on the renowned research work of the Careum University of Applied Sciences Health in Zurich. Put your trust in our expertise and prepare your company for the future of work.
The work & care modular system adapts to the changing needs of your employees and the company environment, supporting the best possible work-life balance.
We conduct a thorough analysis and provide solutions that enable you to successfully address your company's specific work & care challenges and goals.
Our modular system, combining in-depth expertise with practical tools, enables the effective implementation of strategies that help balance work and caregiving responsibilities.
Balancing family and work
At the heart of our mission is the desire to promote a society where work commitments and caring for children and family members seamlessly complement each other. This is one of our core goals as a non-profit organisation.
The care & co focus – work and caring for relatives
Our aim is to be a reliable point of contact for our members and all companies seeking to establish an effective work & care balance.
Focusing on the needs of employers and their employees, we provide innovative solutions and develop concepts that make balancing work and caring for relatives easier.
Your Contact
Monica Ottiker
Beraterin care & co
Sabrina Villing
Verantwortliche care & co
If you have questions or need personalised advice, please contact us directly.