LEADERSHIP
FEDEX IS EASILY one of the most recognizable courier delivery services in the world . But the company doesn ’ t just deliver your mail — it also delivers on its commitment to its surrounding community and staff .
Back in September , I wrote about corporate social responsibility in New Zealand ( New Zealand Playing Catch Up In Corporate Social Responsibility , September 19th ), specifically , what it was lacking . About a week later , a representative from FedEx Express Australasia emailed me about the company ’ s efforts in the community , focusing on collaboration with OzHarvest , Australia ’ s first perishable food rescue organisation . I have never been more willing to be proved wrong .
“ We believe that many opportunities facing our business are directly linked to the ways that we interact with the communities where we operate ,” said Kim Garner , managing director . “ We see being a good global citizen as a critical component in our business strategy .” Through his time at FedEx , Garner has learned that by giving back to local communities , employee engagement increases . High employee engagement leads to a better work environment ,
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happier employees and , perhaps most importantly , employees that want to come to work . In New Zealand , FedEx ’ s employee engagement efforts have earned the company the AON Hewitt ‘ Best Employer ’ recognition seven consecutive years .
FedEx ’ s annual involvement in OzHarvest ’ s Cooking for a Cause is an “ unforgettable corporate team building experience that is interactive , educational , inspiring and of course lots
8 January 2015