Hazell Bros Group has adopted initiatives and principals associated with being an employer of choice as a part of our strategic plan to retain and recruit talented and skilled employees.
The "Working Together for One Company" (WTFOC) process is a philosophy and strategy to support, motivate and communicate with Hazell Bros people, in order to strengthen internal relationships.
WTFOC Mission
To be a recognised employer of choice by our employees, customers and the public
In 2006 nearly 20% of employees had served 10 or more years with the Company. This is something that the Group is very proud of considering our employee numbers have increased over the last 12 months, and our percentage of long standing employees has sustained.
HB Handshake
The HB Handshake was developed as part of our WTFOC mission, to publicly and formally recognise good employee performance. Employees can be nominated by peers or managers from either their own business area or another.
Hazell Bros Management and Executive communicate HB Handshakes directly to the recipient with a letter and accompanying gift, and the workforce is informed through the Company Newsletter.
Recent HB Handshakes include:
Kate Thallan - your commitment and self management ability. In particular, the excellent work in value adding to the business with exceptional management to keep all our debtors and cash sales under control. 14 October 2008.
Annette and Ricky Norris - the generosity you displayed in assisting Josh Bohl with transport to and from HBGduring his work placement. 3 October 2008.
Leigh Coppleman - This handshake is for your recent hard work in organising the Hazell Bros fleet and contractors for the cartage contract to transport 25,000 tonnes of clinker from Bell Baywharf to Cement Australia at Railton within a strict timeframe.
You have been responsible for the management of up to 24 truck and trailers, and communication between Cement Australiaand Hazell Bros, which has required you to be onsite from 4amuntil 7pm. Your extra effort has been greatly appreciated. 23 July 2008.
Nicole Harvey - This handshake is for the professionalism you have shown, not only taking on the Nyrstar contract administration work but also leading the Office Administration Team for Transport and Equipment Services. Your communication, reporting and work on the EOY financials have assisted your managers to do their jobs much more effectively and added a lot of value to the Nyrstar business. 24 July 2008.
Steven Merkel - This handshake is for your Team's improvement in achieving objectives. Your recent KPI review score of 89/100 (up from 77/100) is evidence of your great individual efforts and teamwork. This is a particularly good achievement given the remote location of the Port Pirie operations. 10 July 2008.
Matthew Mummery - This handshake is for your Team's improvement in achieving objectives. Your recent KPI review score of 89/100 (up from 77/100) is evidence of your great individual efforts and teamwork. This is a particularly good achievement given the remote location of the Port Pirie operations. 10 July 2008.
Darren Whittey - This handshake is for your Team's improvement in achieving objectives. Your recent KPI review score of 89/100 (up from 77/100) is evidence of your great individual efforts and teamwork. This is a particularly good achievement given the remote location of the Port Pirie operations. 10 July 2008.
HB Health and Wellbeing
Hazell Bros is committed to supporting our employees in Health and Wellbeing, and recognising their achievements. Recent Health and Wellbeing Awards include:
Ron Devine Hazell Bros acknowledges you for your attitude towards improving your health and wellbeing. This includes achieving a 3 month anniversary for giving up smoking, and demonstrating role model behaviour in discussing your achievement with others.
You have also made a commitment to achieving a number of health and fitness milestones. We commend your efforts and support your health drive. April 2008
