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What good support looks like (for workplaces
and communities)
At a bigger level, the
sandwich generation
does best when systems
recognise caring as normal,
not exceptional. OECD
analysis highlights that
many countries use policy
levers like care leave
entitlements and cash
bene昀椀ts to support informal
carers, though coverage
and adequacy vary. In
workplaces, practical
supports often include:
• Flexible work as a
standard option, not a
special favour
• Clear carers leave
information
• Employee assistance
programs and manager
training on carer
conversations
• Normalising life stage
pressure, especially for
midlife employees who
are often key knowledge
holders
