From the WHP annual calendar · Wednesday, October 6, 2027
European Carers Day
Awareness day honoring and supporting employees who care for family members.
Idea to get started
Info mailer on care leave, family care leave, and flexible working models for employees with caregiving duties; offer an experience-sharing session.
Did you know?
At the end of 2023, almost 5.7 million people in Germany needed long-term care. About four in five are cared for at home, mostly by relatives.
Source: Destatis, Pflege
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