Our mission is to bring easy to implement
Cancer Support in the Workplace to every employer in Ireland.
What is Cancer
Care at Work?
Half of us will face a cancer diagnosis
Cancer Care at Work is a framework designed to help employers provide the support, flexibility, and accommodations needed to ensure employees facing a cancer diagnosis can navigate their treatment and recovery while remaining part of the workplace.
Up to half of us will face a cancer diagnosis in our lifetime.
Our mission is to bring an easy to implement Cancer Support in the Workplace Policy to every single employer in Ireland.
Why is it important?
Creating a workplace that supports employees through cancer ensures the individual can focus on their health while maintaining dignity and career stability.
Openly showing support to employees reduces stigma and educates everyone on how best to help employees when they need it most.
“Cancer diagnosis will negatively impact my career”
73%
OF ADULTS
“I would feel uncomfortable disclosing a diagnosis.”
49%
OF ADULTS
“A supportive policy would influence my choice of employer”
67%
OF ADULTS
Source: Core Research, 2024
What can you do?
We invite organisation leaders and HR professionals to take action and make cancer care a priority in the workplace.
We will guide you in developing a cancer support framework and policy that breaks down stigma, provides essential resources, and ensures employees feel supported throughout their diagnosis and recovery.
We’ve developed free, customisable resources to help you implement meaningful support, organised into four key areas:
Emotional, Physical, Educational & Awareness, and Financial. No matter the size of your company, you can adapt and implement these supports to build a workplace culture of care and understanding.
By taking action today, you are not just supporting employees through difficult times—you are fostering a stronger, more compassionate workforce for the future. Join us in making a lasting impact!
Find out how your company can get involved by signing up to Join Our Community.
Join
Our Community
Register your interest to find out how you can create a more compassionate and supportive workplace.
By introducing a Cancer Care and Work policy, you’re taking a stand for employees affected by cancer and creating a culture of care.
Be part of a growing community dedicated to making a real difference—get involved today.
Cancer Care at Work is a collaboration between Purple House and Core.
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