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Briefing 2: Working remotely can work for carers but multi-dimensional flexibility will even better meet their needs

How COVID-19 has created the opportunity for employers to mainstream flexible work options

Published Date: 24.11.2020

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Theme: Income and paid work

Sub-theme: Support at work

Working from home Workplace flexibility COVID-19 Carer inclusion Flexible work Remote work 5 minute read

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Theme: Income and paid work

Sub-theme: Support at work

View Publication Working from home Workplace flexibility COVID-19 Carer inclusion Flexible work Remote work 5 minute read

Verification Statement

This publication / resource is hosted on a publicly available external link. If the full text is not publicly accessible, summary points are included and a contact method for the author(s) is provided, where available.

The summary information presented is based on content submitted by an author or other user
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Briefing 2: Working remotely can work for carers but multi-dimensional flexibility will even better meet their needs

How COVID-19 has created the opportunity for employers to mainstream flexible work options

Published Date: 24.11.2020

  • Organisation Name

    University of Technology Sydney

  • Author/ Authors

    Rachel Matheson, Priya Visvanathan, Sarah Judd-Lam, Paula Gleeson

  • Suggested citation (APA 7th edition)

    Matheson, R., Judd-Lam, S., Gleeson, P., & Viswanathan, P. (2020, November 24). Briefing 2: Working remotely can work for carers but multi-dimensional flexibility will even better meet their needs. https://carersandemployers.org.au/uploads/main/News/CarersEmployers_Briefing_2-Flexible-Working-Nov-2020.pdf

Long Summary

This briefing explores how employers can provide flexible work arrangements to support carers' participation in paid employment, advocating for employers to acknowledge the importance of accommodating carers needs. The briefing identifies a range of recommendations for employers to implement in order to better support carers including accessible information, carer consultation and flexible working arrangements.

    Key Messages for Carers


  • Carers can face significant challenges when combining work and care
  • Employers should make available a wide range of options for carers to manage work
  • This briefing provides insight into what to look for in a carer-inclusive employer

  • Key Messages for Policy Makers


  • Employers should consider that caring is sometimes unpredictable and caring roles vary greatly
  • Resistance to change is one of the key reasons as to why flexible working arrangements are not implemented
  • Training may be required in order for managers to embrace flexible working arrangements

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