KU is very proud to have been recognised as an Employer of Choice at The Australian Business Awards 2022. This marks the seventh consecutive year that KU has received this accolade after becoming the first early education provider to win the award in 2016.

The award recognises KU as a high-performing, sector leading organisation that provides a stimulating and supportive workplace. It also recognises KU’s outstanding achievements across the areas of Organisational Culture and Leadership; Employee Education, Training and Development; Employee Health, Safety and Satisfaction; Performance Management; and Recognition and Remuneration.

“This award is a celebration of the value and contribution of everyone within KU. I would like to personally extend my thanks to you all for your commitment to living the KU values and making KU a fantastic place to work.” – KU Children’s Services Chief Executive Officer, Christine Legg

Introducing KU Plus

In partnership with Reward Gateway, a leading employee engagement platform provider in Australia, KU launched KUPlus – a rewards, benefits and wellness program available to all KU employees, whether permanent, fixed term or casual.

The program includes an online wellbeing centre that provides education, support and tools to help KU employees live healthier and happier lives through resources including exercise videos, healthy recipe ideas, mindfulness audio and more.

KUPlus also features a large selection of discounts and cashback opportunities at more than 400 retailers throughout Australia including with food, travel, fashion, events and technology brands.

At KU, employees are encouraged to bring their whole selves to work. By providing tools and resources to help our employees reach their physical, mental and financial wellbeing goals, it benefits them on a personal level. This in turn creates a positive and healthy workforce culture across KU.

Discounts available to KU employees also provide extra savings across everyday and specialty items, with every bit helping with the higher cost of living we’ve all experienced in recent years.

The launch of KUPlus has been met with positive feedback from many employees from across the organisation, and the program has demonstrated just one more way KU continues to support and reward our employees for their continual excellent work.