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CWG Choices : A Great Place To Work
Here , Chris Powell , Managing Director , discusses what sustainability means to him , his company and his customers , and expands on one of its three pillars , be a Great Place To Work
“ When people think sustainability , the first thought is ‘ green credentials ’,” says Chris . “ Of course , environmental sustainability is extremely important but there is much more to sustainability .
“ We see sustainability as having three pillars of responsibility : business , social and environmental . Taking away the important aspect of environmental for now , let ’ s talk about social responsibility ; what that means to us at CWG Choices and how being certified as a Great Place To Work is not only good for employee ’ s , but good for customers .”
CWG Choices was thrilled to announce at the beginning of 2024 that it had been officially certified by Great Place To Work . This year , an impressive 86 % of our team members have endorsed us as a fantastic place to work , significantly surpassing the UK average by 32 %.
Maryanne Edmonds , Head of HR and Sustainability , expressed her delight , “ Receiving the Great Place To Work certification is a testament to our dedication . We prioritise employee well-being and culture through initiatives such as , Technology and Cycle Support Grants , Holiday Buy Back Options , Savers Clubs , Provision of Fruit Snacks and Drinks and engagement of employee ’ s needs through internal communication and feedback forums , to name but a few . We also organise fund raising for local community charities and support groups . These efforts cultivate a strong community spirit and ensure that we not only meet but exceed our responsibility as an employer .”
CWG Choices ’ commitment to creating a supportive and engaging work environment has been instrumental in providing employees with fair opportunities for career advancement and compensation . Research from Great Place To Work suggests that job seekers are significantly more likely to find a great boss at certified workplaces , and employees are more enthusiastic about coming to work .
Apart from companies and their leaders being labelled as an employer of ‘ Choice ’, other key reasons for working towards and acquiring a Great Place To Work certification are :
• Increasing employee engagement by earning recognition and commitment to creating a positive and supportive wok environment , motivating employee ’ s to perform at their best .
• Boosting company reputation both internally and externally . Certified Great Place To Work companies demonstrate high levels of Trust according to their employees , supporting exceptional company culture . This increases brand sentiment and makes them prouder and more committed to doing a great job for customers .
• Improve a company ’ s performance and innovation . Great Place To Work certified business have seen significant improvements in their performance due to deep insights provided by the feedback of ‘ Great Place To Work ’ Chris continues , “ It ’ s simple ; having a happier , proud workforce that has trust across the organisation , is more inclined to be motivated to do a great job for its customers , time and time again . The Great Place To Work certification is a demonstration of our strategic intent for long term , sustainable business , and it should overflow , to great On Time Delivery of Quality Products delivered by a team that cares about its customers and the everyday interaction with its customers .”
As part of the Inwido Group – the largest manufacturer of windows in Europe – CWG Choices can build lasting partnerships with suppliers , internal stakeholders and customers , and give them the confidence that it is a sustainable business relationship for the long term .
CWG Choices provides the widest range of fully compliant and certified products in UK fenestration . Value of a product extends beyond its price tag , the value of a business transaction extends beyond the products available . While CWG are proud of carrying the widest – and most varied – product portfolio , they also don ’ t want customers to choose us just because of that .
Considering each of the three pillars of Environment , Business and Social responsibility is true sustainability and the key to lasting business partnerships .
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To learn more about Great Place To Work , go to www . greatplacetowork . co . uk
24 OCTOBER 2024 CLEARVIEW-UK . COM