Employers encouraged to support their Reservist staff

Employers encouraged to support their Reservist staff

Employers across the nation are being asked to develop Defence Reserve
Leave Policies and become “Supportive Employers” as part of a new
campaign launched this week.

Head of Cadet, Reserve and Employer Support Division, Major General Paul
Brereton, said he hoped that small, medium and large employers from both
the private and public sector would develop leave policies to support
Navy, Army and Air Force Reservists within their organisations.

He also pointed out that employers did not need to have Reservists on
staff to have the policies in place or sign up as a “Supportive Employer”.

“This month we have started a new campaign designed to encourage all
employers to call our Defence Reserves Support help line or visit our
website for more information on leave policies and our Supportive
Employers Program,” Major General Brereton said.

“The campaign includes advertisements that feature some of Australia’s
leading chief executive officers and managing directors. The
advertisements will be seen in publications, online and also in the air
aboard Qantas aircraft.

“We appreciate the support of those employers who have made testimonials
in support of Reservists and hope that other employers will take their
lead and sign up to the program. This can be done very easily via our
Defence Reserves Support website.

“Defence recognises the critical role Reservists play as part of the
Australian Defence Force.

“They are an essential element of Defence capability and the support of
civilian employers is vital.”

ENDS

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