PwC hosts new programme to support staff doubling as carers

Ireland has 500,000 family carers — 1 in 9 people in the workforce juggle work while supporting a family member with additional needs

Enda McDonagh, managing partner, PwC Ireland; Sue O'Grady, marketing manager, Family Carers Ireland; Catherine Cox, head of communications & policy, Family Carers Ireland, and Doone O'Doherty, people partner, PwC Ireland.

Professional services firm PwC Ireland has partnered with national charity Family Carers Ireland (FCI) to provide a bespoke support programme to colleagues who have caring responsibilities.

PwC has signed up to FCI’s ‘Caring Employers’ programme, which guides and assists companies to support those who are balancing their career with caring commitments at home.