Target 4

Recognize and value unpaid care and domestic work through public services, infrastructure and social protection policies, and promote responsibility sharing in the home and family.

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Below are employers you could work for, occupations they employ, and education and training programs to prepare you to achieve this target.

Employers

Women's Shelters and Support Centers: Provide support for women often address issues related to domestic responsibilities, caregiving, and shared responsibilities within families.
Parent-Teacher Associations: Promote shared domestic responsibilities and engage parents in discussions about caregiving roles.
Community Centers: Often organize workshops, support groups, and educational programs that focus on family dynamics, including shared domestic responsibilities.
Family Resource Centers: Provide resources and support for families, including guidance on equitable distribution of domestic responsibilities.
Community Health Clinics: Offer programs that address family well-being, including discussions on shared domestic responsibilities.
Local Women's Empowerment Groups: Empower women and advocate for the recognition of unpaid care work and promote shared responsibilities.
Parenting Support Groups: Bring together parents to discuss and share experiences related to parenting, including the distribution of domestic responsibilities within the family.
Community-Based Organizations for Seniors: May address issues related to caregiving and shared responsibilities among family members, especially in the context of aging parents.
Social Services Agencies: Provide social services and may offer programs or support related to unpaid care and shared domestic responsibilities.
Community Development Organizations: Often work on issues affecting families, including initiatives to promote shared responsibilities and recognize the value of unpaid care work.

Training

Human Resources Management: Equips individuals with skills to develop and implement policies that support work-life balance and family-friendly practices within organizations.
Social Work Programs: Provides a strong foundation for understanding and addressing issues related to caregiving, family dynamics, and community support.
Occupational Therapy Training: Occupational therapists help individuals manage daily activities so this training is valuable for those helping people balance work and domestic responsibilities.
Diversity and Inclusion Training: Prepare individuals to work in organizations that prioritize recognizing and accommodating various aspects of employees' lives, including caregiving responsibilities.
Family Studies and Human Development: Provide insights into family dynamics, relationships, and the impact of caregiving on individuals.
Community Engagement and Development Courses: Equips individuals with the skills to work on initiatives that support families and promote shared domestic responsibilities within communities.
Workplace Wellness Certification: Provide knowledge and skills to design and implement initiatives that support employees in managing their overall well-being, including family responsibilities.
Employee Assistance Program Training: Prepares individuals to provide counseling and support services to employees dealing with various challenges, including caregiving.
Parental Leave and Benefits Management Courses: For individuals interested in roles that involve developing and managing policies that support employees in their caregiving roles.
Leadership and Management Development: Provides skills in creating supportive work environments, fostering inclusive cultures, and recognizing the importance of shared domestic responsibilities.

Occupations

Human Resources Professionals: Play a crucial role in developing and implementing policies that support work-life balance, parental leave, and family-friendly practices.
Social Workers: Often work for organizations that recognize the importance of unpaid care and shared domestic responsibilities, advocating for supportive policies and resources.
Occupational Therapists: May work in organizations that focus on holistic well-being, including supporting individuals in managing their work and domestic responsibilities.
Employee Assistance Program Counselors: Provide support and resources to employees dealing with various challenges, including those related to caregiving and work-life balance.
Diversity and Inclusion Managers: Create inclusive environments that recognize and address the impact of caregiving responsibilities on employees.
Family Support Specialists: Provide resources and support for employees dealing with family and caregiving responsibilities.
Corporate Social Responsibility Managers: May work on initiatives that extend beyond the workplace, including programs that support families and promote shared domestic responsibilities.
Health and Wellness Coordinators: May be responsible for developing programs that support employees' overall well-being, including managing family responsibilities.
Community Engagement Managers: Work on initiatives related to family support and shared domestic responsibilities.
Parental Leave and Benefits Specialists: Develop and manage parental leave policies and benefits, recognizing the importance of supporting employees in their caregiving roles.

Back to Goal 5 Targets

Recognize and value unpaid care and domestic work through public services, infrastructure and social protection policies, and promote responsibility sharing in the home and family.

Could this be your career mission? Below are employers you could work for, occupations they employ, and education and training programs to prepare you to achieve this target.

Employers

Could this be your career mission?

Below are employers you could work for, occupations they employ, and education and training programs to prepare you to achieve this target.