Manufacturing Today Issue - 222 March 2024 | Page 114

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he reflects . “ I started speaking to every individual across the company and although at first people were reluctant to speak to the new owner about their concerns , I persevered with the mentality that if no one told me the problems , I couldn ’ t do anything about them . I believe that if you look after the people , you will always achieve results .
“ As people eventually came to me , we addressed their concerns and made some changes to the ways we operate . We ’ ve been on a four-year journey of investing heavily in people by implementing various employee benefits , creating a comfortable workplace for all , and encouraging a better work-life balance . I have a fantastic employee who had never been offered flexible working , for instance , and as a mum , this allows her to do a phenomenal job at work while maintaining a healthy home life .
“ There ’ s a common misconception that by providing benefits , employees will take advantage , but I firmly believe in the opposite ; people appreciate them and reward the company with hard work . We ’ ve now established a great culture where people are engaged and supported , but we ’ ve also maintained ten percent growth last year and

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