| Twenty
two employers leading the way in workplace practices were
recognised for showing extraordinary compassion to their
employees who had experienced the death of a loved one.
Each employer was presented with a Compassionate
Employer Recognition Award on Tuesday, February 28, 2006
at the Port Melbourne Yacht Club.
The awards program was developed by the Compassionate
Friends (TCF) Victoria to publicly recognise employers who
had gone above and beyond standard bereavement practices
and hoped to encourage similar support from all employers.
Patience and understanding is essential in
today’s workplace. “It is hoped that as more
employers are recognised for being aware of their employees
special needs, compassion in the workplace will become standard
practice,” said Dr. Rhonda Galbally, AO Patron of
TCF.
I commend these employers for their ongoing
support of their employees and hope to see many more examples
throughout the business community,” Galbally said.
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