Age-Inclusive Learning Network | Caring for Carers

Helping businesses to look beyond age and see the opportunity that lies within supporting people over 50 to remain in or return to work. Please note: this training is for HR professionals and staff with management responsibilities. Attendees can sign up for one or both workshops.

  • Date:

    23 Aug 2023

  • Time:

    11:00 am - 12:30 pm

  • Location:

    Online Event

  • Price:

    Free

The Age-Inclusive Learning Network brings professionals with an interest in age inclusion together online, to hear and share best practice, share learning, network and to hear from a topic expert speaker covering issues such as menopause, recruitment, retirement, pensions and savings, and positive aging.

There are a range of topic-specific workshops available and participants can register for one or multiple sessions. Please click here to register for upcoming sessions.

The Learning Network is aimed to those in HR with in interest in Diversity & Inclusion or with line-managing duties, based in Northern Ireland.

About this workshop

Caregiver stress can be particularly damaging, since it is typically a chronic, long-term challenge. Many people have responsibilities for other people, and sometimes this duty can become extremely stressful and demanding. This Learning Network will support HR professionals to take effective care towards their employees and also themselves in regards to caring responsibilities.

Topics covered in this workshop:

  • Recognising the signs, symptoms and causes of caregiver stress and burnout
  • Effective communication around caregiving responsibilities
  • Building resilience
  • Signposting for more support around carers and care-giving responsibilities
  • Cultivating patience, self-compassion and empathy for effective communication

All sessions will take place on Zoom. Attendees will be emailed a secure link to join following registration.