Veolia Environmental Services named as Finalist in the Equal Opportunity for Women in the Workplace Agency Awards 2009
Veolia Environmental Services Australia (VESA) was recently recognized for its contribution to the equal opportunity of women in the workplace; being named as a Finalist for an EOWA 2009 Business Achievement Award in the category of ‘Outstanding EEO Practice for the Advancement of Women in a Non-Traditional Area or Role’.
With females representing close to half of Australia’s workforce, Veolia has prioritized professional opportunities and career support for its current, and as importantly, future female employees.
As a result, in 2008/09 VESA launched two major development initiatives aimed at the retention and development of female employees at all levels. Of particular note was the program entitled ‘Women Moving Forward’ (WMF). WMF was the first in-house program of its kind in Australia; with ten female employees selected across all business levels and units to participate in the ten month program.
The key aim of the program was to empower females within the workplace by improving business acumen and competence in areas of negotiation, visibility in the workplace, career development, assertive communication skills, and striking a work-life balance, amongst other key professional capabilities and skills.
Veolia Environmental Services remains passionate about encouraging female employees at all levels within our business and is, as a result, delighted to be regarded as a finalist in this prestigious EOWA award.
To read a full outline on how Veolia Environmental Services have successfully addressed issues for women, please visit http://www.eowa.gov.au/Case_Studies.asp
For all media related enquiries please contact Renee Fry-National Corporate Affairs Manager on (02) 8571 0109
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