30.06.2021. For the second time, Seco/Warwick, has earned the title Reliable Employer of the Year (Solidny Pracodawca Roku). The award goes to the best employers in Poland. For this company from Świebodzin, the key to success lies in a well-formulated and consistently implemented development strategy. It is impossible to achieve above-average results without a great team.
Awarding criteria
Awarding the prize, the Jury for the Reliable Employer of the Year Competition evaluates such matters like working conditions, career path perspectives, employee training programs and support for professional development. This and a number of other criteria, add up to the title that only the best employers in Poland can boast of.
„The Reliable Employer of the Year title is an important honor for us. Especially since we received it in a year, which was a huge challenge to all employers worldwide. To be reliable in such uncertain times demanded sacrifice, so I dare say that we are what we are thanks to the dedication and commitment of the entire team. ‘The Reliable Employer of the Year’ title is our shared prize and as always, evidence of our attitude and commitment, not some puff piece or distinction,” says Sławomir Woźniak, CEO of the Seco/Warwick.
Reliable employer for difficult times
Under the current circumstances, when many industry sectors show a labour market breakdown, enterprises supporting and appreciating their employees are valued even more. Reliability counts.
“Reliability means to us integrity, honesty with our employees, clear rules of the game, career path transparency and mutual trust. We are a reliable employer not only because we offer a number of employee benefits. Above all, we ensure growth and support. Our organisation strongly values mentoring and tutoring thanks to which younger employees learn and get to know the company faster. Quite recently, we have surveyed our employees on the occasion of the 30th anniversary of the company. We have asked our employees to express with one adjective their opinion about Seco/Warwick. Reliability was one of the most frequently used words that came up,” adds Woźniak.
The „Reliable Employer of the Year” title is the culmination of their long-standing personnel policy initiatives at Seco/Warwick. The prize was awarded to the producer of metal heat treatment equipment for the second time, which shows that Seco/Warwick does not rest on its laurels and constantly cares about integrity, openness and high-quality cooperation.
This year, Seco/Warwick celebrates its 30th anniversary in Poland. In 1991, a group of engineers established a company which currently develops ultra-modern metal heat treatment furnaces which have reached 70 countries worldwide on all continents. Listed on the Warsaw Stock Exchange, Seco/Warwick from Świebodzin is now synonymous with quality, dependability, innovation and reliability.
“We employ over 700 people worldwide. These are often the people who have been associated with the company for several decades. They are reliable professionals who work hard every day for the success of the entire company. But there are no reliable employers without reliable employees. It goes two ways. This is why we want to thank the entire team for adding a brick to this success,” concludes Woźniak.
“The award is an appreciation of the efforts we make each and every day at all organisational levels, locally and globally, to make our vision of being an attractive employer a reality. We are aware that only thanks to engaged, empowered employees continuously improving their competencies that we can boldly face the future and reach strategic company goals. That is why we strive to listen to and hear the expectations of our employees. Thanks to our cooperation, we were able to implement many projects in the past years. The most important projects include developing career paths that indicate possible growth prospects for each employee in our organisation, implementing a new motivational system, conducting several hundred training courses developing expert, technical and leadership competencies, and developing a space for the mutual exchange of knowledge and experience where employees learn from each other,” explains Paulina Borsuk, HR Manager.
Creating an attractive and engaging work environment is a challenge that many employers face. Human resource management has never been as demanding as it is today. This is the result of continuous progress and dynamic changes, the new profile of each employee generation, and consequently, market expectations. This is the reason why organisations, including Seco/Warwick, have become more flexible in their approach, listening to the needs of their employees and taking on new initiatives to meet these needs.
(Source: Seco/Warwick)