Working with Cancer Conversation Guide
This is a conversation guide designed to help employees advocate for their company to take the “Working with Cancer” pledge. The document provides a structured approach for initiating discussions with senior leadership about creating a more supportive workplace environment for employees affected by cancer.
The guide outlines a three-step conversation framework for approaching decision-makers like CEOs, CHROs, or CCOs:
- Introduce the idea – Present the Working with Cancer pledge as an unchampioned opportunity
- Describe the pledge – Explain it as a commitment to assess current offerings and enhance support with free resources provided
- Provide supporting points – Share compelling statistics (1 in 2 people face cancer, 50% worry about workplace impact, many employees lack benefits awareness)
The document addresses common concerns through a comprehensive FAQ section covering topics like cost (it’s free), company size requirements (no policy changes required), and pledge flexibility. It also provides guidance on crafting pledge statements, suggesting companies include their commitment statement, personal motivations, existing benefits/policies, and assurance that employee wellbeing comes first. With over 2,500 companies already participating across all industries and sizes, the guide positions the pledge as both impactful and achievable for organizations wanting to demonstrate genuine care for their employees during challenging health situations.