Measures for the professional development of employees of all ages and occupational groups are just as important to the company as identifying special skills and promoting them in a targeted manner, or offering dual training programmes for high-potential young talent. Currently, apprenticeships are offered in the areas of wholesale and foreign trade, machine and plant operation, and warehouse logistics. The HR manager comments: "We actively participate in renowned apprentice fairs. Together with colleagues from the specialist departments, I provide information about the opportunities we offer motivated young talents."
Transparent and authentic: commitment to Vocatium Krefeld
A clear example: the Vocatium trainee fair in Krefeld. At the two-day event, which was held under the patronage of the Federal Ministry of Education, Family, Senior Citizens, Women and Youth, the HR manager presented the company and its training opportunities together with production manager Frank Lambertz. "It is important to us to present ourselves as transparently and authentically as possible. That's why we like to directly involve managers from specialist areas such as production management," explains the HR manager. These approaches are clearly leading to success. "With a few exceptions, our employees feel comfortable with us in the long term. Some even continue to work for us beyond retirement age. This also benefits the younger generation, who benefit greatly from their experience."
A wealth of expertise, motivation and commitment from experienced employees, which clearly rubs off on the next generation: as a graduate of a dual training programme as a machine and plant operator in textile finishing, employee Edrian Kasemi successfully participated in the Textile Academy NRW's competition for young talent – and was nominated. "A great success," says Kerstin Gurr, "which certainly also has to do with the fact that our young talent benefits greatly from interdisciplinary cooperation and working in experienced teams."
Employee events: with a lot of empathy and a personal touch
This is also part of the recipe for success and well-being: regular team events and meals together – with or without a supporting programme – on the company's own campus round off the picture. "And, of course, they are an integral part of responsible personnel management, in which employees should always feel that they are seen and valued as individuals."
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