Staff Matters October 11, 2019 Issue 226 Week 15
CARING ABOUT OUR STAFF THE AFFORD WAY!
Over the past 12 months, Afford has continued to grow and expand as Australia’s leading disability service provider, known for our exceptional quality supports and adopting whole of life approaches. We value the efforts of each and every employee, because we know that Afford staff are the best in the sector. Our strong and supportive culture under the Afford Way is what drives our success. We have great camaraderie and a supportive work environment that encourages personal and professional development to make sure that we are up-to-date with the latest industry information, standards and procedures while retaining a commonsense to problem solving. We pride ourselves on having a ‘cando’ mentality and we reward our staff with the best Employer of Choice initiatives in the industry. Afford’s Employer of Choice initiatives include:
In This Issue 1
The Afford Way! Joke of The Week Afford Trivia
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Communication Is Key! Reminder
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Rewarding Our Staff
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Award Winning Customer Service! Handyman Timetable
• Highest Wages in the Sector
Upcoming Events
• Paid training and wages while attending training
Afford Trivia Answer
• Step Up – Career Progression Program
Selfies of the Week
• Buzz Nights • Flexible Working Arrangements • Afford Rewards • E-Learning • Customer Service Awards • Salary Packaging • PACES Incentives • Study Leave and Support • EAP Counselling • Staff Conferences • Subsidised Uniforms
AFFORD TRIVIA
• Massages • Nicotine Replacement Therapy To find out more about how to access any of Afford’s Employer of Choice initiatives, please contact National Training and Engagement Manager, Maureen Brown at Maureen.brown@afford.com.au.
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