SERC scoops family friendly accolade

SERC scoops family friendly accolade

31 October 2018

THE South Eastern Regional College has won a major public sector accolade at this year’s annual Employers for Childcare Family Friendly Employer Awards.

The college — which has bases in Downpatrick, Ballynahinch and Newcastle — is delighted to secure the prestigious honour.

The Employers for Childcare charity developed from a community project set up in 1998, encouraging employers to implement family friendly policies in the workplace.

Now in their eighth year, the awards acknowledge and showcase employers who go above and beyond the legal requirements to help staff achieve their desired work-life balance.

The awards ceremony, held at the Galgorm Resort and Spa, was attended by over 150 professionals from organisations from across the UK. 

Six companies were crowned ‘Family Friendly Employer of the Year’ for their respective sector, along with an overall winner

Judges described the college’s entry as “overall, very good.” They said it  focused strongly on outcomes and showed a great range of initiatives that go beyond what is statutory, particularly in the public sector. 

One judge noted the college’s entry showed “excellent examples of really making a difference to employees’ work and family lives.”

College principal and chief executive Ken Webb added: “To win this award is an exciting milestone and a tremendous achievement. It identifies our commitment to putting the needs of our employees and their families of the forefront of what we do.”