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Publications | 2 Sep 2020
Balancing Career and Caregiving in Asia – The Role of Companies


Overview
This research examines the drivers and opportunities for companies to support employees in their care responsibilities – be it for children, ageing parents or family members with disabilities or long-term health conditions. Based on interviews with over a dozen local experts, it highlights how addressing the needs of caregivers is critical to wider efforts to promote gender equality and enhance employee wellbeing. This research presents:
- Business case for supporting employees in their role as carers
- Local market context in five markets including China, Hong Kong, India, Japan and Singapore
- Nine corporate case studies showcasing what companies are doing in the region
- Recommendations for companies
Acknowledgements
Sponsors
The study has been made possible thanks to Dell Technologies, HSBC and Uber.
Contributing Experts
We thank the following contributing experts for sharing their insights:
- Christine Liu, sHERO
- Fumie Kamitoh, Ceritified Clinical Psychologist
- Haijing Dai, The Chinese University of Hong Kong
- Hiroko Sasaki, Lyxis
- Julian Koo, Jaga-Me
- Ketika Kapoor, ProEves
- Kiri Stejko, Parents At Work
- Marie Swarbreck, FLEXImums
- Priya Krishnan, KLAY
- Santosh Abraham, ElderAid Wellness
- Suzanne Price, Price Global
- Vandana Nair Nadig, ElderAid Wellness
- Vivian Lou, The University of Hong Kong
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