Supporting the Hidden Workforce
Training leaders to recognize, support, and retain employees who are caregivers.
THE PROBLEM (WHY THIS MATTERS)
Caregiving Is a Workforce Reality — Not a Personal Issue
Across every industry, employees are quietly balancing full-time work with full-time caregiving responsibilities.
- ~16% of employees are caregivers right now
- ~21% of U.S. adults are caregivers at any given time
- 30–40% of adults will step into a caregiving role at some point
Yet most caregiving employees do not disclose this role to management — out of fear of stigma, lost opportunity, or being seen as less committed.
The result?
Absenteeism, burnout, disengagement, health decline, and avoidable turnover.
THE BUSINESS IMPACT
When Caregiving Goes Unrecognized, Organizations Pay the Price
Unaddressed caregiver strain leads to:
- Increased lateness and absenteeism
- Reduced focus, attention, and productivity
- Higher rates of depression, anxiety, and sleep disruption
- Greater healthcare utilization
- Increased turnover risk
📊 Estimated cost to U.S. employers:
$44 billion annually in lost productivity.
Caregiving stress doesn’t stay at home — it shows up at work.
THE OPPORTUNITY
Supportive Leadership Changes Everything
Organizations that equip managers to recognize and support caregiver employees experience:
- Higher engagement and retention
- Lower burnout and health-related claims
- Stronger trust between leadership and staff
- Fewer crisis-driven absences
- A more resilient, human-centered culture
This isn’t about lowering standards —
it’s about removing invisible barriers.
WHAT WE DO (GEM SOLUTION)
How Generational Empowerment Management (GEM) Helps
We train leadership and management teams to:
✔ Understand the scope of caregiving in today’s workforce
✔ Recognize early signs of caregiver strain
✔ Approach employees with empathy and professionalism
✔ Offer appropriate resources — without crossing boundaries
✔ Build a culture where caregivers feel supported, not penalized
Our work sits at the intersection of:
Leadership • Workforce Well-Being • Caregiving Awareness • Retention Strategy
OUR TRAINING FRAMEWORK
Manager Training Program (In-Person or Virtual)
Six Core Modules:
- Understanding the Hidden Caregiver Workforce
- The Human & Organizational Impact of Caregiving
- Recognizing the Signs of Caregiver Strain
- How to Approach and Support Employees
- Connecting Employees to Resources
- Creating a Culture of Care
Each session is practical, data-informed, and grounded in real workplace scenarios.
LOCAL & PRACTICAL RESOURCES
Beyond Awareness — We Connect Leaders to Solutions
GEM integrates real-world resources so managers aren’t left guessing:
- Senior placement & advocacy guidance
- Home health and respite care awareness
- Fall prevention and aging-in-place education
- Hospital-to-rehab-to-assisted-living transitions
- Community-based caregiving support
We don’t turn managers into social workers —
we give them clarity, confidence, and direction.
WHO WE WORK WITH
Who GEM Serves
- Corporate leadership teams
- HR and People Operations
- Healthcare organizations
- Manufacturing and industrial employers
- Municipal and public-sector organizations
- Any workplace with a multigenerational workforce
If your organization employs humans — this applies.
ABOUT THE FOUNDERS
Led by Experience, Grounded in Advocacy
Christine Canavan Hunt, CDP
Certified Dementia Practitioner and founder of A Granddaughter’s Promise, with over 20 years of experience guiding families through elder care transitions with compassion and integrity.
Together, they founded Generational Empowerment Management (GEM) to help organizations recognize and support the hidden caregiver workforce — before crisis, burnout, or turnover occurs.
Richard Leo Hunt, EdD
Educator, leadership consultant, and systems thinker with a background in organizational leadership, quality management, teaching, and workforce development.
Start the Conversation Before the Crisis
Start the Conversation Before the Crisis
Supporting caregiver employees is no longer optional —
it’s a leadership responsibility and a strategic advantage.
Contact Us
Generational Empowerment Management (GEM)
Leadership Training | Caregiver Awareness | Workforce Resilience
