Corporate Social Review Magazine 3rd & 4th QUARTER 2013 | Page 61

Optimising the connection between people and spaces In all we do, we promise to place people first, from the relationships forged and the spaces created we place passion, integrity and commitment in optimising the connection between people by purposefully and intentionally leveraging on and encouraging multiculturalism, dynamism and empathy towards the process of knowledge exchange both internally and externally. Internal interventions include on-going coaching and capacity building for effective and harmonious working relationship. The development and growth of the team is being improved, starting with clear definition of expectations, measurable processes being put in place for a balanced throughput. Along rigorous employment and filtering processes for new recruits, which are in line with the domestic labour policies. Furthermore, team building Indaba’s are taking place, as a means to bolster team spirit, leadership and most importantly to re-evaluate the core values of Accountability, Teamwork and Service Delight. Driven by our Promise and Mission, in ensuring that all members are still focused on the Promise and sharing the same Mission towards a common goal. Motivated by ideals of “Good to Great” Aluglass Bautech will continue to attract the good and strive for great, with a leadership style that epitomises discipline and innovation in action, for Community, Education and Socio-economic development for sustainable social responsibility, best described as the philosophy of UBUNTU. Community Development JOIN THE MOVEMENT TO END HUNGER Poverty is one of the biggest problems facing South Africa, various statistics from different departments and organisations report differently, yet this challenge persists and the intensity greater over time. We can all agree that too many people in South Africa are living in unacceptable conditions and those who suffer the most have been, the disabled, women and children. There are many reasons behind the high poverty levels in South Africa, each calling for action. External intervention, as espoused by the promise, we as Aluglass Bautech group make a meaningful difference in the lives of others, with an intension to make the world a better place, together with our customers, employees and our greater Aluglass Community, to grow from strength to strength within this caring culture through everything that we do and encouraging others to join us. 59 CORPORATE SOCIAL REVIEW