How can I talk about cancer with employees?
Hear advice from HR professionals on how to talk to people with cancer. Also hear how people told colleagues about their diagnosis.
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More ways to contact usSupporting an employee affected by cancer can be tough, especially when you run a small business. You may be worried about how it will impact your team and day-to-day running of the business. Find out about your legal responsibilities as well as ways of supporting your employees through their cancer or bereavement.
Hear advice from HR professionals on how to talk to people with cancer. Also hear how people told colleagues about their diagnosis.
A cancer doctor explains how cancer develops, how it can be treated, and what might happen.
Find out how a small company should deal with the financial implications of an employee with a cancer diagnosis.
Find out how two employers made temporary changes to their employees' work duties to help them remain in work during treatment for cancer.
Hear how two managers handled the death of their colleagues, the impact it had on their teams, and advice from a bereavement counsellor.
Watch real examples of how people were supported by their employers when they were looking after someone with cancer.
We offer a wide range of resources to help employers to manage cancer in the workplace. You can order a range of booklets and DVDs with advice.
Find out how our expert training, guidance and resource options help employers support employees affected by cancer. Whatever your needs, we’ve got an option for you.
Register to book one of our specialist work and cancer sessions for employers. You’ll receive a free copy of our Essential work and cancer toolkit.
What's happening near you? Find out about support groups, where to get information and how to get involved with Macmillan where you are.
Read Aoife's post about the rights of people affected by cancer in the work place. She explains how the law can help job applicants, employees and the self-employed.
Share experiences and advice on practical issues when living with cancer, such as money, work, benefits, transport, food and drink, organising support at home, or getting specialist equipment.
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