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February 4, 2008
Contact:
Susan Pitcher
Executive Assistant
Wackenhut Services, Inc.
(561) 472-3619
spitcher@wsihq.com
AREA MAYORS DECLARE WACKENHUT SERVICES A "BUSINESS OF CHARACTER"
AIKEN, SC – Wackenhut Services Incorporated-Savannah River Site (WSI-SRS) personnel and local mayors attended a ceremony Thursday at the site honoring WSI as a “Business of Character” for promoting good character in business operations. The distinction was bestowed by Central Savannah River Area Mayors Fred Cavanaugh (Aiken, SC), Deke Copenhaver (Augusta, GA) and Lark Jones (North Augusta, SC).
“To all the employees, I congratulate you. You are the ones who made this achievement possible,” Mayor Cavanaugh said. “You are one of the leading businesses in this area, and this achievement will create momentum for other organizations in the community to embrace character.”
“I want to congratulate Wackenhut on this great day,” Mayor Copenhaver said. “Good character matters, and to undergo a five-year process speaks volumes about this company and their commitment to character.”
“It’s so important for cities and companies to have character programs,” said Mayor Jones. “I applaud Wackenhut for its emphasis on character.”
Five years ago, WSI-SRS joined with local communities in emphasizing good character. Through the auspices of the national Character First® Program, a Company strategy was implemented that promoted good character through internal communication initiatives, employee recognition programs, and by hiring and promotion processes.
“With a sustained commitment to emphasizing good characte, we recently completed character education on all 49 character qualities associated with the Program,” said James H. “Bud” Isom, Wackenhut Service’s General Manager at SRS. “Character emphasis has reinforced the company’s core values, and has strengthened our commitment to providing a workplace of respect and trustworthiness.”
“The Department of Energy (DOE) congratulates Wackenhut. The declaration of “Business of Character” is a testament to the commitment by both the management and employees of Wackenhut to create a workplace that fosters and demonstrates good character,” said Ron Bartholomew, Director of Safeguards, Security and Emergency Services for the U.S. Department of Energy at SRS.
Wackenhut Services Incorporated provides security services at some of the DOE’s most sensitive facilities. The company, based in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, has provided security services at the Savannah River Site since 1983.
WSI is the United State’s government’s largest contractor for professional security services, with 8,000+ employees protecting key sites in the U.S. and abroad. For additional information about WSI and this issue,please visit www.wsihq.com
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