AAK Responsible growth | 35 AAK Mexico wins Great Place to Work Award “ I remember that day so well. I woke up early and we drove for about three hours to attend a meeting, a meeting to which only the best are invited, those with the best labour practices across the country, those who have proud employees for what they do. It was the Great Place to Work Award ceremony. There were thousands of happy faces waiting for the results. I remember when I saw the name of AAK Mexico, I felt enormous satisfaction and pride IRURXUDFKLHYHPHQWZKLFKUHÀHFWHGWKHZRUN of all of us at AAK Mexico. These are the words of Karla Román Perez, head of Human Resources at AAK Mexico. Here she tells more about how these outstanding UHVXOWVZHUHDFKLHYHG Two years ago we wanted to become one of the best places to work in the region and began to design a strategy to become that place. In our search we found GPTW, an institute that helps organizations transform into the best places to work. After a long work plan we achieved part of WKDWWUDQVIRUPDWLRQZHZHUHFHUWL¿HGDVDJUHDW place to work. Today, as responsible for Human Resources, one of our major satisfactions is to see people enjoy their work every day and feel proud of it, to receive a huge amount of applications from candidates who wish to work here, to see how leaders are transformed and celebrate their triumphs with their personnel and Noise reduction in Hull AAK UK is committed to providing a safe working environment for all employees. Health and safety policies and practices are regularly scrutinized and adapted to ensure that they comply with industry standards. As part of this process, in October 2013, we commissioned a noise survey at our Hull site, to review existing policy and practice, and pinpoint any opportunities for improvement. Over a two-day period, noise levels were monitored in all production areas around the VLWH7KH¿QGLQJVLQIRUPHGDVHULHVRIUHFRP- mendations for improvement, which included extending the use of hearing protection to bottling, bakery and foodservice areas. care about their people, to see people focused on their goals, to see how this great team is a big family, supports and is committed to AAK. This passion, joy and responsibility are hallmarks of a great place to work. We have achieved an important step but the most important thing is to follow the search for continuous transformation. Karla Román Perez 3HUVRQQHO0DQDJHU$$.0HLFR Team members are now required to wear some form of ear protection in these zones, and a choice of ear defenders has been made readily available at all access points to the designated departments. To ensure that everyone understands the importance of hearing protection, we have implemented an education and communication plan. This includes the introduction of new signage across the site, as well as dedicated health and safety training regarding noise. We are also offering hearing tests as part of our health screening scheme, with employees working in areas of highest risk being tested as a priority. Judith Murdoch &RPPXQLFDWLRQV &65'LUHFWRU$$.8. “ “ “
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