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Leading UK Manufacturer, Greencore, working with Instep, launches new HGV2 Logistics Apprenticeships
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reencore, a leading manufacturer of convenience food in the UK, has chosen Instep UK, as its partner for the delivery of HGV2 programme, which will be deliv- ered using the LGV Apprenticeship programme. Targeted at Greencore’s logistics teams across the country, this apprenticeship programme will upskill exist- ing logistics colleagues and create career paths for newly engaged colleagues.
On launching this new provision, Greencore’s Ben Martin, Network and Transport Director said: “This exciting opportunity will enable Greencore to invest in the skills required to continue to develop and expand our workforce, creating new job opportunities in our sites across the UK. We are really pleased to be partnering with Instep who already provide our Leadership and Management Apprenticeship Standards “ On winning the tender to provide these apprentice- ships, Instep’s Chief Executive Officer Andy Murphy said: “The challenges in Logistics, specifically HGV drivers, are well documented. We are thrilled to be supporting Greencore in the delivery of the HGV2 programme, which will provide new career opportunities for ex- isting and newly engaged colleagues. Programmes such as HGV2 will not only have a great impact for Greencore and their new drivers, but a wider economic benefit, as we look to protect and create the labour market of the future”.
Platinum certification for corporate responsibility: Jungheinrich among the world’s most sustainable companies
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ungheinrich lives up to its corporate responsibility like hardly any other company. In recognition of this, the Group has now been awarded the highest sustainability certificate in platinum by the EcoVadis rating agency. As one of the world’s leading institutions for assessing corporate responsibility, EcoVadis only awards platinum status to the top one per cent of certified companies. In total, EcoVadis has analysed the sustainability of more than 85,000 companies.
Dr Lars Brzoska, Chairman of the Board of Management of Jungheinrich AG: “Jungheinrich creates sustainable value. For us as a family-owned company, this means in concrete terms that we combine social and ecological responsibility with profitable growth. This self-image drives us to shape intralogistics and the warehouse of the future. The platinum EcoVadis certificate is a great confirmation for us and, of course, an obligation at the same time to continue on our path in the future.”
EcoVadis cites the company’s intensive sustainability measures, primarily in the categories of environment, labour and human rights, and sustainable procurement, as the reason for Jungheinrich’s platinum certification. For example, Jungheinrich committed itself years ago to its own labour and human rights code in all of its sales units in 40 countries worldwide. The Group is also clearly committed to the Paris 1.5-degree climate target and has announced its intention to achieve climate neutrality as a Group. In this context, Jungheinrich has also joined the renowned Science Based Targets initiative. The Group already uses exclusively green elec- tricity at all its German sites. The conversion of the foreign branch offices and plants is currently underway. At the same time, the company has begun to equip various sites with photovoltaic systems to generate its own solar power.
The current assessment represents the third award by EcoVadis in a row. Jungheinrich has already received gold certificates in 2019 and 2020. The company will continue to consistently drive forward its commitment to sustainability in the future. In a next step, sustainability prin- ciples will be further expanded in the product development process, whilst also intensifying cooperation with suppliers.
More about the EcoVadis sustainability rating platform at:
https://www.ecovadis.com/.
New report uncovers the hidden cost of workplace accidents O
rganisations may be unwittingly paying the price for poor health and safety practices in the workplace, a new report suggests. While accidents that cause injuries, absences, compensation claims and fines are known to be costly, employers aren’t always aware that a poor safety culture can also impact staff morale, productivity and turnover – and ultimately their bottom line.
Seton, a health and safety solutions provider, has published a new report highlighting the benefits of prioritising employee safety, with insights from experts in personal injury law and HR. Across the UK, almost 700,000 people suffered a non-fatal workplace injury in 2019/20, while 142 were killed in 2020/21, according to the HSE (Health and Safety Executive). This is clearly devastating for workers and their families but it also comes at a cost £5.6billion per year to individuals, employers and the government – or around £1.7million per fatal injury and £8,800 per non-fatal injury.
However, Alex Hinton, a product innovation manager at Seton, believes this is just the tip of the iceberg. “All employers have a legal obligation to protect their staff from harm but it’s more than a tick-box exercise,” he said.
“They need to create a safety culture, where everyone can perform their duties confident that they won’t be exposed to unnecessary risks. “Choosing the right safety equipment is key. Barriers, for example, are a visible sign that organisations take their obligations seriously – but it’s important to choose ones that are easy to use and won’t leave staff feeling frustrated or worse still, reluctant to deploy them when needed. “Employees who understand and consistently follow best practice are more likely to perform well and take fewer risks. Similarly, someone who is engaged with company life is more inclined to follow health and safety rules, which is why we’d urge health and safety teams to work closely with their HR teams to communicate relevant messages.”
His comments were echoed by HR consultant Jacqui Adams, of Tick HR, who also contributed to the report. She said:
“Given employee expectations around health and safety, any organisation that falls short of the mark is likely to experience high turnover – which affects their bottom line. As well as the cost of replacing someone, they’ll also see skills, knowledge and experience walk out the door, which impacts productivity.
“HR and health and safety have many crossovers and best practice and engagement happens when the two teams work together to achieve the required outcomes.
“I’ve seen both health and safety teams and management view health and safety simply as a form-filling and box-checking exercise. It meant employees then saw health and safety as a ‘nuisance’ and paid little attention to the communications, which wasn’t in anyone’s best interests.”
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