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“PROVIDING ACCOMMODATIONS FOR PEOPLE WHO ARE
CARING FOR SOMEONE WHO IS DYING IS ONE OF THE WAYS
TO REDUCE CAREGIVER STRESS, AVOID BURNOUT AND
IMPROVE THE OVERALL PERFORMANCE. WORKERS WHO ARE
SUPPORTED THROUGH SITUATIONS LIKE THIS ARE MORE LOYAL
AND ARE MORE LIKELY TO STAY WITH THE COMPANY.”
– RICK FIRTH, CEO, HOSPICE PALLIATIVE CARE ONTARIO
36 ❚ FEBRUARY 2014 ❚ HR PROFESSIONAL