CWG Choices, a Great Place To Work
Sustainable business is at the very heart of CWG Choices Customer Strategy.
Here, Chris Powell, Managing Director, discusses what sustainability means to him, his company and his customers, and expands on one of its 3 pillars, be a Great Place To Work
“When people think sustainability, the first thought is ‘green credentials’,” says Chris. “Of course, environmental sustainability is extremely important but there is much more to sustainability.”
"86% of our Team members have endorsed us as a fantastic place to work, significantly surpassing the UK average by 32%"
“We see sustainability as having three pillars of responsibility: business, social and environmental. Taking away the important aspect of environmental for now, let’s talk about social responsibility; what that means to us at CWG Choices and how being certified as a Great Place To Work is not only good for employee’s, but good for customers.”
CWG Choices were thrilled to announce at the beginning of 2024 that it had been officially certified by Great Place To Work. This year, an impressive 86% of our Team members have endorsed us as a fantastic place to work, significantly surpassing the UK average by 32%.
"Receiving the Great Place To Work certification is a testament to our dedication"
Maryanne Edmonds, Head of HR and Sustainability, expressed her delight, “Receiving the Great Place To Work certification is a testament to our dedication. We prioritise employee well-being and culture through initiatives such as, Technology and Cycle Support Grants, Holiday Buy Back Options, Savers Clubs, Provision of Fruit Snacks and Drinks and engagement of employee’s needs through internal communication and feedback forums, to name but a few. We also organise fund raising for local community charities and support groups. These efforts cultivate a strong community spirit and ensure that we not only meet but exceed our responsibility as an employer.”
CWG Choices commitment to creating a supportive and engaging work environment has been instrumental in providing employees with fair opportunities for career advancement and compensation. Research from Great Place To Work suggests that job seekers are significantly more likely to find a great boss at certified workplaces, and employees are more enthusiastic about coming to work.
Apart from companies and their leaders being labelled as an employer of ‘Choice’, other key reasons for working towards and acquiring a Great Place To Work certification are: –
- Increasing employee engagement by earning recognition and commitment to creating a positive and supportive wok environment, motivating employee’s to perform at their best.
- Boosting company reputation both internally and externally. Certified Great Place To Work companies demonstrate high levels of Trust according to their employees, supporting exceptional company culture. This increases brand sentiment and makes them prouder and more committed to doing a great job for customers.
- Improve a company’s performance and innovation. Great Place To Work certified business have seen significant improvements in their performance due to deep insights provided by the feedback of ‘Great Place To Work’
"It’s simple; having a happier, proud workforce that has trust across the organisation, is more inclined to be motivated to do a great job for its customers, time and time again"
Chris continues, ‘It’s simple; having a happier, proud workforce that has trust across the organisation, is more inclined to be motivated to do a great job for its customers, time and time again. The Great Place To Work certification is a demonstration of our strategic intent for long term, sustainable business, and it should overflow, to great On Time Delivery of Quality Products delivered by a team that cares about its customers and the everyday interaction with its customers.’
As part of the Inwido Group – the largest manufacturer of windows in Europe – CWG Choices can build lasting partnerships with suppliers, internal stakeholders and customers, and give them the confidence that it is a sustainable business relationship for the long term.
CWG Choices provides the widest range of fully compliant and certified products in UK fenestration. Value of a product extends beyond its price tag, the value of a business transaction extends beyond the products available. While CWG are proud of carrying the widest – and most varied – product portfolio, they also don’t want customers to choose us just because of that.
Considering each of the three pillars of Environment, Business and Social responsibility is true sustainability and the key to lasting business partnerships.
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To learn more about Great Place To Work https://www.greatplacetowork.co.uk/