{"id":56883,"date":"2025-10-05T05:00:39","date_gmt":"2025-10-05T09:00:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.capsantementale.ca\/?page_id=56883"},"modified":"2025-10-09T13:55:57","modified_gmt":"2025-10-09T17:55:57","slug":"impactreel","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.capsantementale.ca\/en\/impactreel\/","title":{"rendered":"Invisible role, a lasting impact: A Toolkit on the Reality of Caregivers in the Workplace"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-56743 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.capsantementale.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Format-banniere-LinkedIn-1584x396_EN-1-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2560\" height=\"640\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.capsantementale.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Format-banniere-LinkedIn-1584x396_EN-1-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/www.capsantementale.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Format-banniere-LinkedIn-1584x396_EN-1-300x75.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.capsantementale.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Format-banniere-LinkedIn-1584x396_EN-1-1024x256.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.capsantementale.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Format-banniere-LinkedIn-1584x396_EN-1-1536x384.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.capsantementale.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Format-banniere-LinkedIn-1584x396_EN-1-2048x512.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>According to a recent survey (CAP Mental Health, 2025), <strong>82% of caregivers<\/strong> in the workplace <strong>find it difficult to balance their professional responsibilities<\/strong> with their caregiving role. Without effective support for work\u2013caregiving balance, they experience numerous challenges at work: mental or emotional <strong>overload<\/strong>, <strong>presenteeism<\/strong>, feelings of <strong>guilt<\/strong>, <strong>reduced performance<\/strong> or productivity, <strong>burnout<\/strong>, and more.<\/p>\n<p>Despite these avoidable impacts, <strong>86%<\/strong> of respondents believe that <strong>workplaces in Quebec are poorly or not at all equipped to support caregivers<\/strong> in mental health. Indeed, many <strong>common barriers<\/strong> to balancing work and caregiving responsibilities still exist in the workplace.<\/p>\n<p>This toolkit was created to shed light on the reality of caregivers in the workplace, support employees, and equip employers!<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\t<style>\n\t#bloc-6a65d43bb1f28 {\n\t\tbackground-color: #b6daf5;\n\t}\t\t\n\t#bloc-6a65d43bb1f28 h1,\n\t#bloc-6a65d43bb1f28 h2,\n\t#bloc-6a65d43bb1f28 h3,\n\t#bloc-6a65d43bb1f28 h5,\n\t#bloc-6a65d43bb1f28 h6,\n\t#bloc-6a65d43bb1f28 p,\n\t#bloc-6a65d43bb1f28 li,\n\t#bloc-6a65d43bb1f28 {\n\t\tcolor: #000000;\n\t}\t\t\n\t<\/style>\n\t<div class=\"bloc-important\" id=\"bloc-6a65d43bb1f28\"><\/p>\n<h2>Are you supporting someone living with a mental health condition?<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Resources are available to support you!<\/strong> Check out our fact sheet <a href=\"https:\/\/www.capsantementale.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/FICHE-4-CAP-EN.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Caregivers in Mental Health: You\u2019re Not Alone<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>To learn more about <strong>balancing your role as a caregiver<\/strong> for someone living with a mental health condition and your responsibilities as a worker, we invite you to read our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.capmieuxetre.ca\/fr\/bibliotheque\/conciliation-travail-soutien\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">dedicated article on the topic<\/a> (<em>english coming soon<\/em>). While you&#8217;re there, take a moment to explore the platform: <strong><a href=\"http:\/\/capmieuxetre.ca\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">CAP Mieux-\u00catre<\/a><\/strong> (<em>english coming soon<\/em>) is a valuable resource designed to support your well-being as you care for a loved one living with a mental health condition.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Support is within reach!<\/strong> Our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.capsantementale.ca\/en\/network-of-support-organizations\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">member organizations<\/a>, located across all regions of Quebec, offer <strong>free<\/strong>\u00a0and <strong>confidential<\/strong> services. Don\u2019t hesitate to contact them: <strong>1 855 272-7837<\/strong> <\/div>\n\t\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-56801 \" src=\"https:\/\/www.capsantementale.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/coeur-1-e1759617455946.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"248\" height=\"253\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.capsantementale.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/coeur-1-e1759617455946.png 628w, https:\/\/www.capsantementale.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/coeur-1-e1759617455946-295x300.png 295w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 248px) 100vw, 248px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>Supporting caregivers, more than just a kind gesture!<\/h2>\n<p>Supporting caregivers in mental health is a <strong>win-win investment<\/strong> for both employers and employees:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Reduced absenteeism and presenteeism<\/li>\n<li>Greater employee retention<\/li>\n<li>Increased productivity and efficiency<\/li>\n<li>Stronger employer brand image<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>According to Concilivi (2023), organizations that implement work\u2013caregiving balance measures benefit from <strong>20% higher retention rates<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>As reported by the Minist\u00e8re du Travail, de l\u2019Emploi et de la Solidarit\u00e9 sociale, companies in Quebec can <strong>recover up to $13 for every $1 invested in workplace health and wellness initiatives<\/strong>!<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-56692\" src=\"https:\/\/www.capsantementale.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Bulles-rouge-et-rose-e1759503485926-300x220.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"220\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.capsantementale.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Bulles-rouge-et-rose-e1759503485926-300x220.png 300w, https:\/\/www.capsantementale.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Bulles-rouge-et-rose-e1759503485926.png 863w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2>Employers, you can make a difference!<\/h2>\n<p><strong>This toolkit is designed to support you in your efforts to assist employees who are caregivers for someone living with a mental health condition.<\/strong> We invite you to follow the four steps below to begin your journey:<\/p>\n\n\t<style>\n\t#bloc-6a65d43bb1f40 {\n\t\tbackground-color: #ffaf3c;\n\t}\t\t\n\t#bloc-6a65d43bb1f40 h1,\n\t#bloc-6a65d43bb1f40 h2,\n\t#bloc-6a65d43bb1f40 h3,\n\t#bloc-6a65d43bb1f40 h5,\n\t#bloc-6a65d43bb1f40 h6,\n\t#bloc-6a65d43bb1f40 p,\n\t#bloc-6a65d43bb1f40 li,\n\t#bloc-6a65d43bb1f40 {\n\t\tcolor: #000000;\n\t}\t\t\n\t<\/style>\n\t<div class=\"bloc-important\" id=\"bloc-6a65d43bb1f40\"><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.capsantementale.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/FICHE-1-CAP-EN.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/www.capsantementale.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/FICHE-1-Travail-CAP-anglais-scaled.jpg\" width=\"230\" height=\"297\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3>1. Get Informed<\/h3>\n<p>We\u2019ve prepared a simple introductory fact sheet to give you a clear overview of <strong>who caregivers are<\/strong>, <strong>what their needs are<\/strong>, and <strong>why it matters to support them<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.capsantementale.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/FICHE-1-CAP-EN.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Caregivers in Mental Health: Who They Are and Their Needs<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>To go further, we invite you to read our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.capmieuxetre.ca\/fr\/bibliotheque\/conciliation-travail-soutien\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">article<\/a> (<em>english coming soon<\/em>) on <strong>balancing the dual role of being a worker and supporting a loved one<\/strong> living with a mental health condition.<\/p>\n<p>Stay tuned for upcoming <strong>video clips<\/strong> and <strong>webinars<\/strong> throughout the week \u2014 all valuable resources to help you start exploring the topic. All the details are available at: <a href=\"http:\/\/capsantementale.ca\/en\/campagne2025\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">capsantementale.ca\/en\/campagne2025<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><\/div>\n\t\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\t<style>\n\t#bloc-6a65d43bb1f4e {\n\t\tbackground-color: #b3d2c7;\n\t}\t\t\n\t#bloc-6a65d43bb1f4e h1,\n\t#bloc-6a65d43bb1f4e h2,\n\t#bloc-6a65d43bb1f4e h3,\n\t#bloc-6a65d43bb1f4e h5,\n\t#bloc-6a65d43bb1f4e h6,\n\t#bloc-6a65d43bb1f4e p,\n\t#bloc-6a65d43bb1f4e li,\n\t#bloc-6a65d43bb1f4e {\n\t\tcolor: #000000;\n\t}\t\t\n\t<\/style>\n\t<div class=\"bloc-important\" id=\"bloc-6a65d43bb1f4e\"><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.capsantementale.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/FICHE-2-CAP-EN.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/www.capsantementale.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/FICHE-2-Travail-CAP-anglais-scaled.jpg\" width=\"230\" height=\"298\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3>2. Open the Discussion<\/h3>\n<p><strong>You don\u2019t need to be an expert to open the conversation about this topic in your workplace!<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>To learn more about how to <strong>approach the subject<\/strong>, check out our specially designed fact sheet: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.capsantementale.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/FICHE-2-CAP-EN.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Talking About Caregivers in Mental Health in the Workplace<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>To support you in your efforts, we\u2019ve also prepared some <strong>activities<\/strong> to help <strong>spark discussion<\/strong> within your teams. Discover three short activities made with workplaces in mind: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.capsantementale.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Fiche-activitA\u00a9s-web_EN.pdf\">Activities to open the discussion<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><\/div>\n\t\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\t<style>\n\t#bloc-6a65d43bb1f5a {\n\t\tbackground-color: #8c9fbc;\n\t}\t\t\n\t#bloc-6a65d43bb1f5a h1,\n\t#bloc-6a65d43bb1f5a h2,\n\t#bloc-6a65d43bb1f5a h3,\n\t#bloc-6a65d43bb1f5a h5,\n\t#bloc-6a65d43bb1f5a h6,\n\t#bloc-6a65d43bb1f5a p,\n\t#bloc-6a65d43bb1f5a li,\n\t#bloc-6a65d43bb1f5a {\n\t\tcolor: #000000;\n\t}\t\t\n\t<\/style>\n\t<div class=\"bloc-important\" id=\"bloc-6a65d43bb1f5a\"><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.capsantementale.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/FICHE-3-CAP-EN.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/www.capsantementale.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/FICHE-3-Travail-CAP-anglais-scaled.jpg\" width=\"230\" height=\"297\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3>3. Put Your Commitment into Action<\/h3>\n<p>Now that you know more about the topic and the conversation has started within your company, how can you best demonstrate your commitment to the well-being of caregivers? Learn more about <strong>what you can practically do to support caregivers in your workplace<\/strong> with our fact sheet: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.capsantementale.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/FICHE-3-CAP-EN.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">From Dialogue to Action: Awareness and Training to Support Caregivers<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Our partner, <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.concilivi.com\/fr\/accueil\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Concilivi<\/a><\/strong>, whose mission is to support employers in implementing family\u2013work balance measures adapted to the new realities of work and employee needs, offers several <a href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/drive\/folders\/1FpZ45Jr9hat9ED7lD026lmc6L1-_8pqs?usp=drive_link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">fact sheets and practical guides<\/a> (<em>only in french<\/em>) to help you improve your reconciliation practices. Take the time to explore these valuable resources!<\/p>\n<p>Want to go further? Our <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.capsantementale.ca\/en\/network-of-support-organizations\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">member organizations<\/a><\/strong> across Quebec are available to provide <strong>tailored support<\/strong> regarding the reality of caregivers in mental health (training on caregivers\u2019 experiences, workplace training, and more).<\/p>\n<p><strong>Looking to make broader changes in your family\u2013work balance or workplace well-being practices?<\/strong> Our partners, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.concilivi.com\/fr\/accueil\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Concilivi<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.coesion-sp.ca\/fr\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Coesion SP<\/a>, offer training, resources, advice, personalized support, and much more!<\/p>\n<p><\/div>\n\t\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\t<style>\n\t#bloc-6a65d43bb1f66 {\n\t\tbackground-color: #82d085;\n\t}\t\t\n\t#bloc-6a65d43bb1f66 h1,\n\t#bloc-6a65d43bb1f66 h2,\n\t#bloc-6a65d43bb1f66 h3,\n\t#bloc-6a65d43bb1f66 h5,\n\t#bloc-6a65d43bb1f66 h6,\n\t#bloc-6a65d43bb1f66 p,\n\t#bloc-6a65d43bb1f66 li,\n\t#bloc-6a65d43bb1f66 {\n\t\tcolor: #000000;\n\t}\t\t\n\t<\/style>\n\t<div class=\"bloc-important\" id=\"bloc-6a65d43bb1f66\"><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.capsantementale.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/FICHE-4-CAP-EN.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/www.capsantementale.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/FICHE-4-Travail-CAP-anglais-scaled.jpg\" width=\"230\" height=\"298\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3>4. Keep the Conversation Going<\/h3>\n<p>Don\u2019t let your efforts fade away \u2014 keep the discussion alive! Regularly <strong>remind your team about the available resources<\/strong>: during team meetings, via email, on bulletin boards, in the staff room, or elsewhere.<\/p>\n<p>Our final info sheet is specifically designed for caregivers in the workplace. Feel free to refer them to it or make it available in common areas: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.capsantementale.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/FICHE-4-CAP-EN.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Caregivers in Mental Health: You\u2019re Not Alone<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>We also provide a <a href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/drive\/folders\/10YapitSUz-QGYSkdPJgdX-UPImgZNqqa?usp=drive_link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>print kit<\/strong><\/a> including a poster, a brochure, a business card, a door hanger, and fact sheets \u2014 everything you need to create visual reminders about the resources available to caregivers in your workplace!<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><\/div>\n\t\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: left;\">Congratulations!<\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">You are on the right path to making your workplace inclusive and supportive for caregivers in mental health.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">\n\t<style>\n\t#bloc-6a65d43bb1f71 {\n\t\tbackground-color: #f5abbf;\n\t}\t\t\n\t#bloc-6a65d43bb1f71 h1,\n\t#bloc-6a65d43bb1f71 h2,\n\t#bloc-6a65d43bb1f71 h3,\n\t#bloc-6a65d43bb1f71 h5,\n\t#bloc-6a65d43bb1f71 h6,\n\t#bloc-6a65d43bb1f71 p,\n\t#bloc-6a65d43bb1f71 li,\n\t#bloc-6a65d43bb1f71 {\n\t\tcolor: #000000;\n\t}\t\t\n\t<\/style>\n\t<div class=\"bloc-important\" id=\"bloc-6a65d43bb1f71\"><\/p>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/drive\/folders\/14oR-khbNjneldTnyzc9wUDyW9H4XYOp-?usp=drive_link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Download the complete toolkit<\/strong><\/a><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/www.capsantementale.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Affiche-Campagne-Travail-002_MD3-ANGLAIS-FF-2-scaled.jpg\" width=\"165\" height=\"214\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&#8211; Four fact sheets<\/p>\n<p>&#8211; One activity sheet to open dialogue<\/p>\n<p>&#8211; One file with seven fact sheets et guides by Concilivi (<em>only in french<\/em>)<\/p>\n<p>&#8211; Five video clips<\/p>\n<p>&#8211; One print kit<\/p>\n<p><\/div>\n\t<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>To learn more about our current campaign, visit: <\/strong><a href=\"http:\/\/capsantementale.ca\/en\/campagne2025\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>capsantementale.ca\/en\/campagne2025<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>According to a recent survey (CAP Mental Health, 2025), 82% of caregivers in the workplace find it difficult to balance their professional responsibilities with their caregiving role. 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