Date/Time
Date(s) - 18/06/2025
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

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Today, more Canadians than ever are balancing paid work with unpaid caregiving responsibilities. For small business owners, recognizing and supporting carer-employees isn’t just the right thing to do—it’s a smart business move.

Join us on Wednesday, June 18, from 12 – 1 p.m. ET for this timely and informative webinar exploring how carer-inclusive employment policies can strengthen small businesses.

Hosted by Dr. Allison Williams, Professor in the School of Earth, Environment & Society at McMaster University and Tier I Canada Research Chair in the Care Economy, Aging and Policy, the session will also feature:

• Suneetha Kalyanaraman, Citizen Services Specialist with the Citizen Service and Program Delivery Branch, Service Canada
• Cindy Diogo, CEO and co-founder, ConSoul
• Johnna Lowther, Director of Programs & Services, Caregivers Alberta
• Darrel Gregory, Executive Director, Caregivers Alberta

Together, they’ll share insights on how supporting carer-employees can enhance workplace wellbeing, improve retention, boost productivity, and contribute to a more positive and resilient organizational culture—all while being cost-effective and practical to implement.

Why Attend?
Carer-employees make up a significant portion of the workforce, and this number is only expected to rise. For small businesses, embracing carer-inclusive practices can result in:

• Stronger employee loyalty and reduced turnover
• Higher engagement and productivity
• A positive reputation as a values-driven, socially responsible employer

Discover tools and frameworks—including the CSA B701:17 Carer-Inclusive and Accommodating Organizations Standard—that can help your business build a supportive, sustainable workplace for employees managing both work and care responsibilities.

Who Should Attend?

• Small business owners and managers
• HR professionals
• Non-profit leaders
• Anyone interested in building inclusive and supportive workplace practices

Register now!