Workplaces that care
Building Cultures Where People and Performance Thrive
Helping organizations create workplaces that prevent burnout, retain talent, and strengthen well-being.
The Hidden Disruption in Today's Workforce
Today’s employees are balancing more than ever — demanding jobs, personal responsibilities, and invisible pressures that extend far beyond the workplace.
From chronic stress and burnout to caregiving and life transitions, these realities quietly shape engagement, retention, and overall performance.
76% of employees report experiencing burnout
1 in 3 employees say they’ve left a job due to life or caregiving pressures
$225.8 billion is lost annually to absenteeism — and far more when presenteeism and stress are factored in.
Healthcare costs are 12% higher for employees under chronic stress or caregiving strain.
Only 24% of employees strongly agree that their organization cares about their overall well-being.
When organizations invest in the human side of performance, they reduce turnover, improve engagement, and strengthen long-term results.
Dr. Anna Thomas | CEO of Workplaces That Care & LifeCare LeadHership
What We Believe
At Workplaces That CARE, we believe caring isn’t a soft skill — it’s a strategic advantage.
When organizations support the whole person, they unlock engagement, innovation, and loyalty that no policy alone can create.
Our work is grounded in the CARE Framework, a model that helps organizations build environments where people and performance thrive:
Culture – Create a foundation where well-being and inclusion are built into how work gets done.
Awareness – Understand the real pressures employees face — from stress and burnout to caregiving and life transitions.
Resources – Provide the right tools, flexibility, and support systems that help people manage both work and life effectively.
Empowerment – Equip leaders and teams to act, communicate, and lead with clarity and compassion.
When these four elements come together, care becomes more than a value — it becomes part of the organization’s DNA.
OUR CORE SOLUTIONS
Building CARE-Ready Workplaces
The CARE Framework — Culture, Awareness, Resources, and Empowerment — helps organizations understand and respond to the real pressures their people face. From leadership training to employee engagement, every solution is designed to strengthen well-being, retention, and performance by embedding care into how work gets done.
Workplace Wellbeing Assessment
Evaluate how your organization supports employee well-being, engagement, and performance. This assessment identifies strengths and gaps across culture, awareness, resources, and empowerment, providing a clear roadmap to build a CARE-ready workplace.
Leadership Development & Training
Leadership & communication programs strengthen your people leader’ ability to recognize stress signals, communicate with empathy, and lead teams through real-life challenges without losing productivity. Based on the CARE Framework, sessions build emotional intelligence, resilience, and confidence in leading through change.
Employee Learning & Resilience Programs
Interactive talks and workshops give professionals the tools to manage stress, prevent burnout, and stay engaged through caregiving, health challenges, and constant change. Designed to enhance well-being and retention across all levels of the organization.
MEET OUR FOUNDER & cEO
Dr. Anna Thomas: Physician, Speaker & Workplace Well-Being Strategist
Dr. Anna Thomas is a board-certified palliative care physician, two times TEDx speaker, leadership coach and workplace wellness specialist who helps organizations address the hidden costs of stress, burnout, and caregiving in the modern workplace.
Through the CARE Framework, she teaches leaders how to build people-first cultures that protect both human capacity and organizational results.
Board Certified Physician: Internal Medicine, Hospice & Palliative Care
Certified Coach & Trainer: Certified John Maxwell Leadership Coach, Speaker & Trainer, Executive Leadership & Resilience Coach, Certified Corporate Wellness Specialist.
Author of: From Caregiver to Care Leader, Dementia Care Confidence, and Workplaces That CARE
2x TEDx Speaker: How to Survive the Age of Caregiving and Storm Leadership: How to Stay Grounded in a Crisis Without Burning Out
Workplaces that CARE Podcast & Blog
Check out our latest articles and videos
What Training Do Managers Need to Empower, Not Penalize, Caregivers?
Even well-intentioned managers can unintentionally penalize caregivers when they lack the right training, tools, and language. This article outlines the four pillars of effective manager training that... ...more
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January 12, 2026•8 min read
What Training Do Managers Need to Empower—Not Penalize—Caregivers?
What training do managers need to support caregivers without hurting performance? Dr. Anna Thomas outlines the skills, mindset, and frameworks that empower caregivers and strengthen teams. To read mor... ...more
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January 12, 2026•5 min read
Is Caregiving Really an HR Concern?
Caregiving is often dismissed as a personal matter, but it is one of the most significant hidden drivers of engagement, performance, and retention. This article explains why caregiving is absolutely a... ...more
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January 05, 2026•7 min read
How Do I Balance Productivity and Compassion When Team Members Are Caregivers?
Leaders often feel torn between supporting caregivers on their team and protecting performance. This article explains why compassion and productivity are not opposites, and offers practical structures... ...more
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December 29, 2025•2 min read
How Leaders Can Model Care Without Being Seen as “Soft”
Many leaders want to show empathy but worry it will make them look less authoritative. This article explains why modeling care strengthens credibility and performance, and how leaders can balance comp... ...more
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December 22, 2025•6 min read
Why Supporting People Builds Loyalty More Than Perks Ever Could
Perks can create excitement, but they rarely build long-term loyalty. This article explores why meaningful support, not surface-level benefits, drives commitment, trust, and retention in today’s workf... ...more
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December 15, 2025•6 min read
Take the Next Step: The Future of Work Is CARE Training
Take the next step with our free training designed for forward-thinking leaders, HR teams, and employee resource groups (ERGs).
In this short session you will:
1) Gain a clear understanding of how employee's life pressures (like chronic illness, mental health, and caregiving) can impact your organization’s performance, engagement, and retention.
2) Learn how to apply the CARE Framework — Culture, Awareness, Resources, and Empowerment — to create a workplace where employees can thrive through care, not burn out from it.
3) Discover practical, evidence-informed strategies you can implement right away to strengthen team resilience and reduce turnover.
Because the future of work belongs to organizations that CARE.
