For Employers & Organisations

Eldercare: the silent strain in your workforce

Across every industry, employees are quietly juggling their jobs while caring for ageing parents or relatives — often without recognition, support, or even the language to talk about it.

It’s a hidden load that affects performance, wellbeing, and retention. And with an ageing population and longer working lives, it’s not going away.

Forward-thinking employers are acting now.

Why it matters to your business

The numbers speak for themselves:

  • 1.4 million sandwich carers in the UK (ONS 2021–2023)

  • 61% are women — reinforcing gendered pressure and impacting workplace equality

  • 84% of employees with eldercare duties report increased stress at work

  • 33% miss at least 6 days of work a year due to caring responsibilities

  • 1 in 5 employees is caring for an elderly loved one right now

  • Women are 4x more likely to reduce their hours due to care duties

  • In England and Wales, unpaid carers delivered care worth £183 billion in 2021–22

Without support, this silent strain leads to burnout, absenteeism, and the loss of great people.

How Dead Organised Can Help

We help businesses support employees who are caring for elderly relatives — reducing stress, absenteeism, and mental health deterioration, while boosting engagement and retention.

Our services include:

Workshops & Lunch & Learns

Give staff practical strategies for managing care alongside work.

Eldercare Roadmap

A clear, actionable framework for employees to organise care, paperwork, and conversations.

Concierge-Style Support

Ongoing access to advice and guidance, without the clock ticking.

Manager Training

Equip leaders to recognise and support sandwich generation staff.

We also connect employees with vetted experts for specialist needs — from legal and financial to wellbeing and care navigation.

How it works..

Step One

TALK

A conversation about what matters most to you

Step Two

SORT

We create a clear, personalised plan

Step Three

LIVE

You feel lighter, more organised, and in control.

Why employers work with us

  • Boost retention – Keep your best people supported and engaged

  • Reduce burnout – Prevent stress from escalating into absence or resignation

  • Strengthen D&I – Address the gendered impact of unpaid care

  • Protect productivity – Give employees practical solutions that free up headspace

What to expect

When you work with us, you’ll get:

  • A tailored package that fits your organisation’s needs and culture

  • Practical tools employees can start using straight away

  • Ongoing support so eldercare doesn’t derail careers or wellbeing

  • A partner who understands both the human and business sides of this challenge

“When employees feel seen and supported in eldercare, they bring their best selves to work.”

Next steps

Let’s talk about how we can support your team and strengthen your organisation.

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