::Compassionate Friends Victoria Australia::

Compassionate Employer Awards 2007

Fifteen 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, 20 March 2007 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.

Employers named Victoria’s Compassionate Employers of 2007 are:

Bridge & Marine Engineering, Nestle Chilled Dairy Echuca, Avenue Day Surgery, Daylesford Neighbourhood Centre, Barwon Homestead, The Alfred, Sarina Russo Job Access Fountain Gate, Builders Choice Australia, Indigo Shire Council, Greig Novelties South P/L, Henry Haymes Pty Ltd AMES, Castlemaine District Community Health Centre, ANZ Payments, Corum Health Services Limited

The 2007 Compassionate Employer awards are proudly sponsored by the Rotary Club of Geelong Central, Optimum Recruitment, Eastern Press and Box Hill Institute