Visiting Angels : Visiting Angels | Sharon Brown | BBC Interview
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This video features insights from a Visiting Angels franchisee and CEO sharing their insights on the care sector for a segment on the BBC. As you watch, consider the company’s values, leadership approach, and long-term vision. If this leadership style resonates, request more information to start the conversation with the franchisor.
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In this BBC Breakfast broadcast segment, Visiting Angels CEO Dan Archer and caregiver Sharon Brown discuss the impact of rising fuel costs on the home care sector following government announcements regarding tax-free mileage allowance adjustments. Archer addresses systemic issues in home care, highlighting research showing that 30 percent of home care workers receive no mileage reimbursement from employers and over 71 percent are not paid for travel time between client visits. He details his outreach to political leaders to advocate for enforcing legal minimum wage standards across the broader care industry. Sharon Brown shares her firsthand experience working as a caregiver for Visiting Angels, explaining how the company's policy of providing both mileage allowance and travel time compensation impacts staff earnings. She outlines how receiving proper travel pay covers her fuel expenses and contrasts her experience with the financial strain faced by workers at organizations that do not offer these travel benefits.