Vodafone Ireland is to offer 10 days of additional paid leave and flexible working options for employees caring for a vulnerable person, not limited to family members.
The company said the 10 days' leave will cover everything from hospital appointments to therapy sessions.
Additional supports on offer will include flexible start and end times as well as hybrid working.
"When I see the research that half of carers feel they are being held back from promotion and that by 2030, one in five in Ireland will have a caring role outside of work, I can see that more awareness and workplace supports are needed for this valuable group of people," said Noelle Burke, Human Resources Director at Vodafone Ireland.
Last week, Bank of Ireland announced a new partnership with Family Carers Ireland to provide supports and resources for staff with caring responsibilities at home.
The bank said that around 14% of its 9,000 staff are in a caring role.
The partnership will provide information, tools and supports to staff, with guidance and training also provided to managers on how to support their teams with parenting and caring responsibilities.
