Add value and be valued with Employer of Choice Singleton Council
Published on 10 April 2024
Singleton Council is officially a great place to work after being named in the 2024 HRD Australia 5-Star Employers of Choice, a comprehensive roundup that highlights the best employers in the Human Resources industry.
General Manager Jason Linnane said the recognition by HRD Australia—an impartial authority in the Human Resources sector—reflected Council’s focus on providing a workplace where people could do their best work, achieve their career goals, find the balance between work and life, and nurture their physical and mental wellbeing.
HRD’s 30+ strong Intelligence Unit determined the winners by following a rigorous process, which included interviewing objective industry professionals and conducting extensive research.
The winners were those who matched the exacting 5-Star Employers of Choice criteria.
“Our people are our greatest resource, and we’ve worked really hard to deliver initiatives to support all of our employees focusing on the whole person, mentally and physically, at work and at home,” Mr Linnane said.
“I’m immensely proud of the work we’ve done in this space to introduce industry-leading programs like the award-winning Swell (Safe and Well at Singleton Council) program, mental health gold accreditation and flexible working conditions among the long list of advantages that come with a career at Singleton Council.
“There are currently some amazing opportunities available to join our workforce—including as general manager—and I would encourage anyone to seriously consider a career in a workplace where you can add value and be valued.”
The entry process for HRD Australia’s 2024 5-Star Employer of Choice comprised two steps: an employer submission followed by an employee survey. First, organisations completed an in-depth submission to explain their various offerings and practices. Next, employees from nominated organisations were asked to fill out an anonymous form evaluating their workplace on benefits, compensation, culture, employee development and commitment to diversity and inclusion.
To be considered, each organisation had to reach a minimum number of employee responses based on overall size. Organisations that achieved a 75% or greater average satisfaction rating from employees were named 5-Star Employers of Choice for 2024.
Chris Sweeney, Managing Editor for Special Reports at HRD Australia, said it was inspiring to see so many organisations leading from the front and providing excellent working environments for their people.
“Singleton Council rightly deserve their recognition for their unwavering commitment to their employees and also for fostering a supportive culture, that allows them to thrive,” he said.
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