Supporting Working Caregivers: Insights from CareSprint’s Sarah Johal

Working Caregivers: The Invisible Employees

In this episode we welcome special guest Sarah Johal, the founder of CareSprint, a nonprofit organization focused on transforming workforce systems to better support working caregivers. Sarah shares how her organization is helping employers create a more inclusive, supportive environment for caregivers. From her personal caregiving journey to the intersection of data and workplace policies, this conversation offers powerful insights into the critical changes needed to uplift the invisible workforce—working caregivers.

As Sarah discusses the work CareSprint is doing, she emphasizes the need for better data, collaboration, and action from employers and business leaders. We get into thought-provoking ideas on how workplaces can gain a competitive edge by centering care for their employees, ultimately boosting productivity, retention, and loyalty. Don’t miss this information if you are a leader, HR professional, and anyone invested in building a more supportive, empathetic workforce.

Episode Highlights:
[00:00] - Sarah introduces CareSprint and the need for caregiving data.
[02:40] - A fun fact about Sarah's hometown and soapbox derbies.
[03:16] - CareSprint's mission to improve family care in the workplace.
[05:40] - Resources for leaders to support caregivers.
[07:57] - The role of data in improving workforce demographics.
[10:41] - Highlighting key reports on caregiving challenges.
[14:25] - How caregiving policies provide a competitive edge for businesses.
[16:09] - Practical advice for CEOs on supporting caregivers.
[19:38] - Reflection on the future of caregiving and systemic change.

Links & Resources:
Learn more about CareSprint’s initiatives and explore their open library of resources for employers and caregivers: CareSprint.org

People Leader Library: https://www.caresprint.org/library

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/johalsf/

https://www.linkedin.com/company/caresprint/posts/?feedView=all

https://www.instagram.com/caresprint

https://x.com/caresprint_org

HBR article: Supporting Employee Caregivers Starts with Better Data by Amy Henderson and Sarah Johal

https://hbr.org/2022/04/supporting-employee-caregivers-starts-with-better-data

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