Media Release by Laminex
Laminex has been recognised as one of Australia’s best workplaces in the prestigious AFR BOSS Best Places to Work list 2022. Named at number 10 in the Manufacturing & Consumer Goods Category for the second year in a row, the award recognises Laminex’s outstanding commitment to providing a supportive, challenging and rewarding workplace.
Proudly Australian, Laminex has been a part of Australian life for more than 80 years and has continued to support the local economy by committing to operate all manufacturing processes within Australia.
To secure a competitive edge as one of Australia’s leading manufacturers, Laminex has invested heavily in their employee-focused initiatives and training in hopes to cultivate an aspirational working environment for employees.
Justin Burgess, Laminex Australia Executive General Manager says ‘our employees are the
backbone of our business, so it’s important to us that each staff member feels valued and engaged at work. We are committed to championing innovation through all pillars of our business, from product development through to our internal communications, which has allowed us to cultivate a nurturing, engaging and agile working environment.’
The Australian Financial Review BOSS magazine (AFR) and on a rigorous assessment process managed by Australia’s leading behavioural science consultancy, Best Places to Work awards are based Inventium, including a written submission and a staff survey examining policies, practices, and programs that help businesses support their team.
The awards celebrate successful organisations who are pioneering best practices in areas such as wellbeing, flexibility and equality, and pushing the boundaries when it comes to workplace policies
With an underlying focus on culture, Laminex is passionate about by looking at things differently to achieve the best result, which has manifested in their Work from Anywhere arrangement which sees that all non-operational staff can work from any location, every day of the week. Their flexible work model has allowed Laminex to employ people from all over the country, rather than being confined to their Melbourne roots, and employees have enjoyed the benefits of spending more time with their families, being able to prioritise their health and save money by eliminating their daily commute to work.
Laminex’s remote working policy has also allowed the company to explore new online tools of communication to ensure their teams feel just as connected as they would working full time in an office. One means to achieve this is their LaminexLive TV show, which allows the company to educate their employees on macro trends that will impact the business in a dynamic and engaging way.
The interactive learning experience introduces a global trend (e.g. climate change, The Great Resignation, supply chain issues) and then brings it into the Laminex context with stories from frontline workers connected to what is happening. LaminexLIVE has been integral in the company’s ability to keep employees engaged and connected, which is critical to the success of a flexible work arrangement.
Laminex’s employee-focused innovation builds upon a well-established workplace culture that spans more than 80 years. ‘We are incredibly proud to receive recognition for our workplace policies and practices, and we look forward to expanding upon these over the coming years. The best is still to come,’ Justin Burgess says.
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