👥 ERG Leadership
Executive Sponsor(s)
- {Executive Sponsor Name(s)}
Group Lead(s)
- {Group Lead Name(s)}
Impact Champions
- {Employee Name(s)}
📍 Group Name Ideas
Caregiver Focused
- Elder Care Support Network
- Caregivers @ {Company Name}
- Aging Loved Ones Network
- Family Caregiver Community
- Care & Compassion Network
- Caring Together
Wellbeing Focused
- Caregiver Wellness Network
- Supporting Families Network
- Caregiver Resource Group
- Family Support Community
- Thrive Through Caregiving
📋 Groups Profile Information
Short Description
{ERG Name} is {Company Name}'s community for employees caring for aging parents, relatives, loved ones, and other dependents.
Led by {Employee Names}, our mission is to provide support, resources, connection, and education for caregivers while fostering a workplace culture that recognizes the challenges and responsibilities of elder care.
Employees with caregiving responsibilities, as well as allies and supporters, are welcome to participate.
Highlights
🌟 Executive Sponsor
{Name} serves as Executive Sponsor for {ERG Name}.
They are passionate about supporting this community because:
"{Insert quote from sponsor}"
👥 Group Lead Spotlight
{Name} is one of the Group Leads for {ERG Name}.
Their favorite nonprofit is:
{Nonprofit Name}
One caregiving lesson that has impacted them is:
{Personal Reflection}
Suggested Group Statistics
Internal Metrics
- % of employees who identify as caregivers
- Number of ERG members
- Event participation rate
- Volunteer hours contributed by members
- Donations made through group campaigns
- Activity Feed engagement
Community Insights
- Millions of employees provide unpaid care to aging family members each year.
- Caregiving responsibilities often impact employee wellbeing, financial planning, and career decisions.
- Many caregivers balance full-time employment alongside healthcare coordination, transportation, and daily support responsibilities.
- Peer support and access to resources can significantly improve caregiver wellbeing and reduce feelings of isolation.
Tip: Internal participation and engagement metrics are often more meaningful than national caregiving statistics.
💬 Activity Feed Ideas
Discussion Prompts
- What is one caregiving resource that has been helpful to you?
- What advice would you give someone beginning an elder care journey?
- How do you balance caregiving responsibilities with work?
- Share a lesson you've learned from a loved one.
- What support would help caregivers thrive in the workplace?
Engagement Campaigns
- Caregiver Appreciation Month
- Family Stories Series
- Resource Sharing Challenge
- Wellness & Self-Care Campaign
- Employee Storytelling Series
❤️ Giving Campaign Ideas
Healthy Aging Campaign
Support nonprofits focused on:
- Senior services
- Alzheimer's and dementia support
- Caregiver assistance
- Home healthcare
- Social isolation prevention
- Transportation assistance
- Aging in place programs
Employee Choice Campaign
Invite employees to nominate and vote on organizations supporting seniors and caregivers.
Caregiver Support Campaign
Support organizations providing education, respite care, and family resources.
🙌 Volunteer Opportunities
Consider volunteer opportunities such as:
- Senior companionship programs
- Meals on Wheels delivery
- Technology assistance for seniors
- Friendly visitor programs
- Community center volunteering
- Caregiver support organizations
- Intergenerational mentoring programs
- Senior wellness initiatives
🛠️ Recommended Resources
Articles & Research
- Your Employees Are Also Caregivers. Here’s How to Support Them
- Caregiver Burnout
- Building Caregiver-Friendly Workplaces
Educational Resources
- Alzheimer's and dementia resources
- Financial planning for caregiving
- Caregiver wellbeing guides
- End-of-life planning resources
- Aging-in-place resources
Videos & Podcasts
- Caregiver stories and experiences
- Elder care experts and educators
- Family caregiving discussions
- Workplace wellbeing resources
📆 Suggested Events
February
- Caregiver Wellbeing Workshop
- Managing Stress & Burnout Session
June
- Healthy Aging Lunch & Learn
- Caregiver Resource Fair
November
- Family Caregiver Appreciation Month Programming
- Community Service Event Supporting Seniors
Throughout the Year
- Peer Support Circles
- Executive Fireside Chats
- Caregiver Resource Sessions
- Wellness Workshops
- Volunteer Opportunities
- Community Discussions