ABSTRACT
As institutions in which human relationships are essential, organisations inevitably have their fair share of suffering. Recognising the power of compassion at work is vital to mitigate the effects of suffering and reap great benefits for the organisation as a whole. This chapter aims to develop knowledge on compassionate organisations and focuses on understanding, accepting and promoting compassion among all members of the organisation. Compassionate organisations are more humane organisations with better workplace relationships and better results.
