“Flexibility is a ruse for ‘work 12 to 15 hours a day’”: Amanda Munday on caregiver-friendly work culture

Author Brennan Doherty
The founder of The Workaround, a family-friendly co-working space in Toronto, says leaders need to do more than just offer “flexibility” — they need to allow employees to bring their whole selves to the office.

Why It Matters

Caregivers must choose between taking care of their loved ones and showing up to work — and the latter has a far greater capacity for flexibility. In order to prevent burnout, companies will need to be far more aware of their employees’ out-of-work responsibilities.

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