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EMPHASIS ON TRAINING AND EXCELLENCE
The management of PLIPDECO cares about the growth and development of all employees. Its core business focuses on value-driven customer service, so it needs to ensure that its employees are trained and competent in the execution of their respective job functions in order to fulfil customer requirements. Emphasis is placed on personal development and leadership training, together with basic and advanced courses in all aspects of the business. This includes computer-related courses, Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) courses, developmental courses and technical courses. The ultimate goal is to bridge the gap between training and changes in the environment. Doing this will ensure that employees are equipped with the skills to function in an ever-changing environment. When training and development result in better outcomes, employees tend to display a greater sense of ownership and
pride in their work. This can help lead to increased productivity and efficiency and, of course, an increase in job satisfaction. Employees who are happy in their work are more likely to work harder and be more valuable to the corporation, which in turn will put the company in a stronger position.
KNOWLEDGE Leadership, scientific and technological knowledge changes fast and therefore PLIPDECO seeks to expose its employees to the best intellectual capital, whether in-house, externally or internationally. The corporation sees its workforce as its most valuable asset and aims to offer a clearly identifiable career path to all employees. Promotion from within is preferred and there is an encouraged progression from bottom to top. Training of employees is not only to provide a broad skills base but also to
encourage a positive attitude to the corporation. PLIPDECO understands that a competent workforce is more effective, more motivated and more professional. To this end, the corporation seeks to improve business performance and achieve its strategic goals by implementing world-class training programmes.