frameless and frameless showers. Everything
is manufactured in-house.
Given the vast distances involved in hauling
materials, there are certainly challenges in
keeping prices down. “We strive to get good
product at attractive pricing so the local
people don’t feel disadvantaged to their city
counterparts,” Tom explains.
Staffing can also be problematic in a
modest-sized metropolis. However, a finite
employment market means employees tend
to value their positions, hence the long
periods of service provided by many staff
members.
“We have good staff, and any new staff
member needs to show a commitment to get
onto our team – with three months to prove
they are worthy of inclusion,” says Tom.
Both the management team and staff
understand the importance of adapting the
business to modern demands, which is why
clear information channels with the wider
industry are vital. Members attend courses,
get information from the Internet, the AWA,
and through general discussions within the
group to keep abreast of appropriate and
relevant Acts.
Flexible Lifestyles
As far as leisure is concerned, KalgoorlieBoulder is an historic and energetic
place. Warren and Bonnie say KalgoorlieBoulder is a large city with all necessary
amenities, schools, shopping centres, cafés
and transport. “We have found it to be a
wonderful place to raise our children and
grandchildren with plenty of sporting clubs,
community activities and only one hour from
Perth by plane. We do not regard it as being
a remote area!”
Similarly, the management at Goldfields
Glass makes the most of a flexible work
regime, which includes a routine of ten days
on, four days off in P