Sometimes employees don’t want to share what is happening in their personal life with their employer, which is fine and understandable. Around 10 million people in the UK currently have caring responsibilities while working that could range from childcare to looking after or helping elderly people in society. Childcare and eldercare responsibilities or unforeseen circumstances such as sickness can lead to increased absenteeism and eventually attrition which costs the company money due to replacement hiring and training requirements. companiions helps to retain talent and make sure employees feel supported so they can continue working in a healthy environment.