LEADERSHIP
MOST BUSINESSES ASK their employees to conform to their work ideals , not the other way around . But times are changing , and Canon Oceania is ready to throw this old convention to the wind . Recently the company embarked on a new and unique change program that has focused on the work environment within the company — specifically on making sure they provide t he best place for innovation from their employees . We had a chance to sit down with Ian Flemington , the HR and Communications Director at Canon Oceania , to hear more about the exciting developments within the company .
Most companies expect their employees to adapt to their way of business . What made you and Canon realise that the company ’ s workplace needed to be built around your employees ?
The world of work has shifted and this was the catalyst for change at Canon , as we realised that the business needs to be built around our employees and the tasks they do , not the other way around and importantly that the way we work
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should reflect our brand . The change initiative offered our workforce the chance to develop and build an environment that best suits the way they work . Employees are at the heart of the Canon brand and our workplace revolution was driven by the understanding that business culture , reputation , innovation and prosperity lies in the hands of our employees . Most importantly , we recognise that everyone works very differently , and our workplace culture needs to reflect that .
16 April 2015