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A State Government initiative that recognises and promotes Tasmanian organisations that successfully attract and retain skilled employees has awarded OAK Tasmania the title of ‘Tasmanian Employer of Choice’.

Presenting the Award to OAK Tasmania at a ceremony in Hobart this week, Minister for Economic Development Mr David O’Byrne MP said the best employers understand that a great workplace offers challenging and rewarding careers, while helping workers enjoy a balanced lifestyle.

OAK Tasmania’s CEO Mr John Paton agreed.

“The majority our supported workforce can’t wait to turn up to work each day, and we have been referred to as one of the happiest workplaces in Tasmania. We pride ourselves on how best we can assist individuals to achieve their own personal goals while balancing the production requirements of our five social enterprises.

“We offer part-time employment, flexible working hours, time off in lieu and work from home opportunities to our staff and employees, many of whom are still working with us after 10, 15 and 30-plus years of service.”

OAK Tasmania's Jason Balmforth (left),Peter Fenton, Brett Wagstaff and Stephen Fletcher with the 2011 Tasmanian Employer of Choice Award.

Mr Paton said OAK Tasmania continually monitored its progress against a Quality Assurance program and a continuous improvement process to ensure that the needs of staff and supported employees are being met. The Award was a culmination of a rigorous process that consisted of a written application, site visits, and members of the judging panel interviewing staff and employees at their workplace.