caregivers
October 29, 2020
Election stress: UWHR resources
No matter where you stand on candidates and issues, it is important to acknowledge how many may feel due to the election. Stress and anxiety can affect our health, our work, and our relationships and interactions with others. Please review and share UWHR’s resources to help employees and managers over the next few weeks: FOR…
October 23, 2020
Event: Promoting Equity and Justice for Caregivers at UW
The Faculty Council on Women in Academia will host a discussion of current realities, polices, practices, and support during COVID-19 and beyond. (Event website) Friday, October 30, 2020 from 12:00 pm – 1:30 pm (PST) Open to all University of Washington caregivers. Join the event on Zoom: One tap mobile: +12063379723,,5608294138# US (SEATTLE), +12532158782,,5608294138# US (TACOMA)…
September 23, 2020
COVID-19 Caregiver Task Force
The COVID-19 pandemic has created unprecedented challenges for employee and student caregivers everywhere. Locally, COVID-19 has worsened an existing caregiving crisis by causing many child care centers to close or reduce capacity and reducing programs and services that provide support for children, adults and caregivers. On July 30, 2020, President Cauce charged a task force…
August 28, 2020
Resources for Caring for self and family
HR Website: https://hr.uw.edu/coronavirus/caring-for-self-and-family/ UW mailman email list for Parents – this list covers resources and information of interest to UW Workers who are also juggling child care, remote schooling, and other responsibilities. If you are interested, you may sign-up here: http://mailman11.u.washington.edu/mailman/listinfo/parenting
August 12, 2020
EXPIRING SOON: Two Surveys: Caregiver Needs and Managers supporting Caregivers
Good afternoon, The pandemic has magnified challenges related to caregiving for parents and for those with adult or elder care responsibilities. If you are an employee or graduate student trying to manage caregiving responsibilities with work or your studies, the UW COVID-19 Caregiver Task Force needs your input: Complete the Supporting Working Parents & Other Caregivers…
