NOVEMBER 2023HR TECH OUTLOOK EUROPE9We devote special attention to aligning with Renewi's vision and mission, and our efforts are aimed at ensuring that each employee feels fully invested in these key values, so they underpin their daily work.for tomorrow's workers, as shown by many studies.TeamworkSecondly, a value we emphasise a lot at Renewi, one which should help strengthen our organisational culture, is the focus we place on teamwork. The heritage of both Van Gansewinkel and Shanks plays an important role, as both companies have quite different backgrounds: where Van Gansewinkel could be described as a family business, Shanks was more of a centralised company, based on an Anglo-Saxon model. Another challenge, which also faces every company active in Belgium throughout the national territory, is the diversity of languages, French and Dutch, which implies de facto diversity in terms of culture. Our ambition at Renewi is to create a big, close-knit family, where everyone feels content. This goes hand in hand with the harmonisation of practices at the various sites in Belgium. Nevertheless, we wholeheartedly value differences and are convinced that diversity brings enrichment. Achieving things as a team is fully embedded in our value "together". One concrete action to which I attach great importance is this: we expect all our employees, at least once a year, to work with someone in the field or another position and/ or department, so they can learn from each other and be encouraged to pursue the same goals together.Safety and IntegrityFinally, safety and integrity are key values we insist on every day. It is crucial for us that our employees feel safe and healthy when they are present on the sites, but also in their interactions with their colleagues. We generally cultivate an informal and non-hierarchical culture at Renewi, even more so when it comes to safety. Each employee is free to speak to anyone in the organisation on matters related to behaviour and safety. We also regularly ask for feedback from our employees via Pulse surveys, in which these questions feature prominently.The existence of a team dedicated to integrity, which can be called upon by anyone in the event of a related issue, should also ensure everyone feels safe in their activities. Changing the culture of a company takes time, it is long-term work ­ It requires repetition, leading by example from the management, living your values by showing the right behaviour and good communication. Nevertheless, I remain convinced this is something we must constantly strive for and work towards every day.What I can attest to from my experience is that giving your company a clear, identifiable purpose that every employee can relate to can help get everyone moving in the right direction and thus help build a strong company culture.
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