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		As part of our commitment to supporting family caregivers, HouseWorks has developed materials designed to help business leaders meet the needs of employees struggling to balance work and eldercare responsibilities. HouseWorks Seminars Held in the workplace and at other community locations, HouseWorks seminars offer essential information and expert advice for family caregivers, HR professionals, and business leaders. Recent Research The following reports summarize critical data about family caregivers in the US and the impact on American business. 2008 National Study of Employers The MetLife Caregiving Cost Study: Productivity Losses to U.S. Business Caregiving in the U.S. What Every Employer Can Do Regardless of their HR budget, every employer can take simple steps that can help their employees balance work and eldercare responsibilities. Building awareness among managers and providing timely information to caregiving employees can make a real difference. To get started, check out the following fact sheets and customizable employee handout: Caregivers in the Workplace: Current Statistics Corporate Eldercare Initiatives: Best Practices and Utilization Trends Summary of EEOC Guidance on Caregiver Discrimination Employee Handout Development of these materials was supported by a special grant from the National Alliance for Caregivers awarded to the Massachusetts Family Caregiver Coalition of which HouseWorks is a founding member. Trying to help an employee cope with an eldercare issues? See Information for Families.