ERFURT_ The topic of reconciling work and family life affects not only working parents with children, but also employees who care for relatives: More and more people in Thuringia are providing care for family members in need of care, usually their (in-law) parents. Two thirds of caregivers are not yet of retirement age and are mostly employed. Starting Monday, September 12, the free course "Company Care Guides Thuringia DIGITAL" will provide important insights and tips for those affected as well as employers. Participants will receive the necessary basic knowledge on the topic of "Reconciling Work and Care"; the course is offered by the Thuringian Agency For Skilled Worker Recruitment (ThAFF). "The vast majority of care in Germany is provided within families, and the number of working people shouldering this task is steadily increasing," says Sabine Wosche, Managing Director of LEG, where ThAFF is based. "With our course, we support employees as well as employers and ease their situation – and for companies, offers for better work-life balance are also an important tool for attracting and retaining skilled workers."
Course content includes, for example, improving the compatibility of work and care, benefits from long-term care insurance, and access to regional support services. Those who have completed the course can, as a contact person in the company, inform affected individuals about the necessary steps when a care case occurs, point out assistance and further information options, and provide accompanying support. The course consists of seven video modules that can be used regardless of location and time, according to work requirements, within four weeks.
Interested parties are welcome to register for the course at www.thaff-thueringen.de
HBackground:
The Thuringian Agency For Skilled Worker Recruitment (ThAFF) is located at the LEG Thüringen and was founded in 2011. On behalf of the Thuringian Ministry of Labor, it pursues the goal of helping Thuringian companies meet their ever-growing need for skilled workers. On the other hand, it also aims to support, among others, young people who are about to enter working life, as well as commuters or potential returnees in taking up (or resuming) a professional activity in Thuringia. To this end, the ThAFF markets Thuringia as a place of employment, advises its target groups, and informs them about job opportunities in the Free State (for example, as part of commuter days). With its own company contact trade fairs – the “academix” for young people and the “comeback” for commuters and returnees – it brings companies and (future) skilled workers together. In addition, the ThAFF is active in a variety of networks and supports labor market stakeholders at events. The ThAFF is financed with funds from the Free State of Thuringia.
