Employees’ caring responsibilities broaden

A survey of 2,000 employees by the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD) shows workers are as likely to have caring responsibilities for a partner, relative, and friend as they are for children. 'Focus on Caring at Work' has found a third (34%) of employees have some form of caring responsibilities, with 20% citing children. However, 12% cite relatives, 6% their partner, and 2% a friend.

The survey also suggested there is little difference between the sexes in their... (309 more words)

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