Medal awarded for more than 25 years of service. Personal growth: People blossom when they are empowered. We are a learning organisation that not only inspires employees to grow and actively contribute to their own personal development, but we also encourage them to develop their role within the organisation. Plantify Academy: In 2017, we established the Plantify Academy to ensure the sustainable growth of our people. We have now launched the fourth personal leadership programme and held workshops on the seven characteristics of effective leadership according to Stephen Covey. Professional courses were also provided in the areas of account management, Microsoft Office Suite, plants and language training. In addition, we offered opportunities for employees to follow individual study programmes, such as MBA and NEVI. In 2018, we shall continue to provide these programmes and courses at full steam. We shall also initiate new training pathways this year, including the Talent Development Programme, Lean management courses and various master classes and workshops. Vitality: To increase employee vitality and prevent absenteeism, in 2017 we set up absenteeism as a specialism within the HR department to support both managers and employees. Absenteeism fell to 4%. In 2018, we shall encourage our employees to get moving so that they stay fit and motivated. Diversity: We believe in diversity – whether it concerns gender, age, experience or nationality – and feel that differences certainly enhance our company. Among our 195 employees, we have no fewer than 11 nationalities. Moreover, various nationalities are represented in our permanent group of temporary employees. Our company also employs people from sheltered workshops. 38
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