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We in The Compassionate Friends have heard many stories about how newly bereaved parents have been treated by their employers (companies, agencies, and organizations private or public). Some of these stories have warmed our hearts and lightened our steps; but others have made us realize how much work still remains to be done in this area.

The Compassionate Friends is eager to recognize the wonderful companies, agencies, and organizations that have shown a high degree of compassion  toward parents, siblings, and grandparents who have suffered the death of a child.

Nominations for Compassionate Employer Recognition (CER) are now open and will continue through November 30, 2006. 

Please click here to complete online nomination form or download and print the form here.

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Criteria for Compassionate Employer Recognition 

1. Nominations will only be accepted from current and past employees of the company who experienced the death of a child, sibling, or grandchild while employed there. Nominations by others will not be accepted.
2. The employee submitting the nomination must live within the U.S. or its territories, and the company (or division)
    being nominated must also be located in the U.S. or its territories.
3. Companies with the specific purpose of helping the bereaved are not eligible for nomination.

Examples of company policies and practices that would qualify an employer for recognition include, but are not limited to:
    · Allowing additional time off without loss of benefits.
    · Providing flexible work schedules and assignments.
    · Allowing leeway in job performance standards.
    · Facilitating or organizing the support of co-workers.
    · Providing professional grief counseling, human resources support, or information regarding self-help
       bereavement support organizations.
    · Other policies and practices that go beyond what is normal in your community.

 Please direct your questions to Karl Snepp, CER Chair and TCF National Board Director.

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Compassionate Employers Recognition Frequently Asked Questions

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See press release: National Bereaved Parent, Sibling Organization
                           Recognizes 65 Compassionate Employers

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2006 Compassionate Employers

2005 Compassionate Employers

2004 Compassionate Employers

2003 Compassionate Employers

2001 Compassionate Employers

2000 Compassionate Employers

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The mission of The Compassionate Friends is to assist families toward the positive resolution of grief  
following the death of a child of any age and to provide information  to help others be supportive.