When it comes to caregiving, illness and bereavement, how do we as employers and work colleagues respond when challenges occur in the lives of the people we work with? For many this can be an uncomfortable space where we do not know what to say and do. When this happens our work colleagues can increasingly feel isolated and unsupported.

How employers and coworkers respond when times are difficult can radically shift a person’s relationship to their workplace. Research has shown that caring workplace cultures can make a positive contribution by increasing morale, supporting employee retention, reducing absences and increasing productivity.

In support of the Compassionate Bunbury Charter the South West Compassionate Communities Network is partnering with the South West Development Commission and the Bunbury Geographe Chamber of Commerce and Industry (BGCCI) to hold a workshop on July 17 at the BGCCI focusing on building a caring organisation, one where we can support each during challenging times.

You can access a copy of the full program here.

To help inform our upcoming workshops please complete this short survey.

If you would like to attend please register here. Note, registrations are limited.

For more information email swcomcomnetwork@gmail.com