Sandwich carers – individuals who take care of their youngsters
and oldsters – are struggling to deal with the burden of juggling caring duties
alongside their job, a survey reveals.
The ballot of 1,000 staff from well being and wellbeing
supplier BHSF discovered 44% stated they usually discover managing their duties
arduous and 16% stated it's at all times an excessive amount of to deal with.
Feminine employees are feeling the pressure greater than their
male counterparts, with 19% of girls saying they at all times wrestle to manage in contrast
to 11% of males.
In the meantime, 26% of staff aged 25 to 34 stated the demand
of juggling their caring duties and their job is at all times an excessive amount of to
deal with. BHSF recommended that as a result of youthful staff usually have extra junior
roles, the shortage of flexibility to do business from home or change their hours may
make it tougher to steadiness their duties.
The survey additionally discovered 52% stated caring duties
have affected their bodily well being and 47% stated it has had an impression on their
psychological well being.
Brian Corridor, chief industrial officer at BHSF, stated staff are in determined want of assist that extends past the office and may be accessed as and after they want it. “As a result of the wants of the workforce are so different, employers ought to take into account wellbeing advantages that deliver collectively a number of assets and entry to specialists,” he added.
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