How Can Employers Support Family Life?
Picture this: it’s 8 am, your employee’s toddler has a fever, their partner’s on a night shift, and they’re supposed to be in a team meeting in 20 minutes.
For many working parents and carers, this kind of juggling act is just a regular Tuesday.
When life at home gets tough, work doesn’t just pause - and that’s exactly why employers need to be part of the support system.
We believe employers have a golden opportunity to create a workplace that genuinely works for families.
Here’s how you can help.
Make Flexibility the Norm, Not the Exception
Let’s be honest, work looks different these days - the traditional 9-to-5 has shifted. According to CIPD, 71% of employees say flexible working is important when considering a new job. But for parents and carers? It’s often non-negotiable.
Whether it’s hybrid working, flexible hours, or compressed weeks, giving your people control over when and how they work empowers them to show up at their best, both at home and at work.
Our employee benefits platform allows you to roll out and manage flexible working policies with ease, making flexibility a seamless part of your workplace culture.
Mental Health Matters - And It Starts with Resilience
Parenting and caring responsibilities are emotionally demanding and often isolating. According to Carers UK, 72% of carers have suffered mental ill-health due to their caring responsibilities.
That’s where our resilience solutions can step in.
Employee Assistance Programmes (EAPs) often include dedicated resources for parents and carers. From counselling and expert advice to practical guidance on managing family responsibilities, EAPs can be a valuable source of support. Highlighting what’s available can help employees feel more equipped and less alone.
Our peer-to-peer support platform connects colleagues in similar life situations, like working parents or carers, so they can share experiences, advice, and emotional support. It’s a safe, supportive space that helps employees feel less alone and more empowered to cope with everyday pressures.
Plus, our Mental Fitness app offers tailored daily exercises, tools, and resources designed to build mental fitness and resilience. Just 5 minutes a day can help employees discover evidence-based techniques to relax, de-stress, boost their mood, and develop coping skills, equipping them to handle whatever life throws their way. Delivered by expert contributors, the app supports broader mental health goals and encourages positive, lasting behaviour change.
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If you would like to find out more about our solutions, get in touch.
Prepare for Life’s Curveballs: Financial Protection That Makes a Difference
Sometimes, it’s not just the day-to-day stress. Life can throw big, unexpected challenges at your people, and when that happens, knowing they’re financially supported is huge.
We offer two powerful tools for this:
- Group Income Protection – If an employee can’t work due to long-term illness or injury, this benefit could ensure they still receive a portion of their income. That means less financial stress and more time to recover.
- Critical Illness Cover – Offers employees financial peace of mind by offering a tax-free lump sum upon diagnosis of a covered condition. This support can ease the burden of treatment costs, time off work, or lifestyle changes, and policies often include access to expert medical advice and emotional wellbeing services.
These aren’t just ‘nice-to-have’ perks, they’re lifelines, and they tell your employees that you’ve got their back when it really counts.
Why It All Matters
When employees feel supported at home, they bring their best selves to work. They’re more loyal, more engaged, and more productive. And in a competitive job market, a workplace that actively supports family life isn’t just attractive, it’s essential.
We are here to help create people-first benefit strategies that make a real impact.
Because when work works for families, everyone wins.
