_______________________________________________________________________________ The Greenbrier Companies
Embracing diversity
Turning to the company ’ s people , Tony states : “ Our workforce is our lifeblood . The company ’ s overall success depends on our employees , so I constantly aim to develop a strong leadership team . However , the problem of skills shortages is particularly challenging . Jobs at our plants in Mexico , for example , are in high demand , with multiple people waiting for a limited number of jobs , whereas jobs based at our US plants are incredibly difficult to fill .
“ It doesn ’ t stop once we ’ ve recruited new talent , as we ’ re then challenged with retaining those people . We ’ re always on the lookout for innovative ways to keep our employees engaged in their jobs . One of the ways we try to retain people is by creating a positive working culture based around our four core values – safety , quality , respect for people , and customer satisfaction .
“ We ’ ve also embraced what we call our IDEAL commitment , which stands for inclusion , diversity , equity , access , and leadership ,” he details . “ This reflects our emphasis on promoting a positive culture , as we want our people to feel safe , respected , engaged , motivated , and valued for their contributions to our overall success . We embrace diversity and expect nothing but fair and respectful treatment for all people , eliminating any biases or stereotypes that could otherwise be barriers to opportunities and employment advancements . To ensure accessibility , we ensure our processes have multiple entry points and equip our staff with the resources required to get a job done well .
Prioritizing quality
“ The last pillar , ‘ leadership ,’ refers to the commitment our leadership team makes by placing these values at the core of everything they do . IDEAL is not a campaign or project with a finish date , but rather an ongoing initiative to foster an inclusive and equitable workplace . To provide mentorship programs
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