According to INSEE, nearly one in five employees in France has a close dependent. This is a situation that the business world cannot ignore and the Government has made it one of its priorities.

The Casino Group is a trailblazer in this field. Its efforts began with a series of conferences in which the expectations of those concerned were gathered. A comprehensive support system was then put together over the years. It also served as inspiration for the Mathys Act, which allows employees to donate accrued leave to colleagues.

In addition to the cap of 12 days per year stipulated in an agreement¹, Casino employees can now benefit from:

• Monthly themed information sessions led by experts and discussion groups supervised by psychologists
• A free, confidential and anonymous hotline and a dedicated office at the company headquarters
• Assistance in carrying out procedures and re-arranging their working hours

Aware that this is an often sensitive area, Casino's HR department underscores that this approach will continue to evolve in order to improve the working life of employees who must care for a family member.

¹ Casino contributes 200 days each year to the collective fund.