Caregiving Matters: Redesigning Workplace Practices for Employees Who Care

Caregiving Matters implements ARCH (Aligned Redesign for Caregivers in Healthcare), a scalable, evidence-based solution addressing systemic barriers for employees with caregiving responsibilities, especially women. Piloted in Texas, ARCH transforms managerial behaviors and embeds caregiving-supportive practices into daily work. Grounded in mentoring, leadership, and Human Resource Development research, it strengthens psychological safety, flexible work, career advancement, and retention. By making caregiving visible, ARCH turns workforce challenges into resilience, helping caregivers thrive while sustaining organizational performance.