empower people
Our employees enjoy favorable working conditions that support their well-being and promote a corporate culture characterized by open-mindedness, considerate cooperation, personal success and development. The diversity and variety of our team enhances the quality of our business decisions and contributes to the success of our company. A shared value base between leaders and employees strengthens our business results and enhances delfort's external perception.
a safe place to work
The health and well-being of our employees are essential to the long-term success and growth of our entire organization. We are dedicated to a proactive approach aimed at accident prevention, minimizing work-related injuries across all sites, and ensuring the ongoing safety of our employees by maintaining a zero-fatality record.
Performance 2023
we raise awareness for safety
Every two years, we run a group-wide occupational safety campaign to ensure that we all keep an eye on identifying, highlighting and eliminating potential health and safety risks. In 2023, we launched our new campaign: Safe Together. It consists of eight chapters, each spanning three months, with the primary aim of sensitizing people to safety concerns.
a desirable employer
We support diversity in the workplace and provide equal opportunities for employment. Our employees are fairly rewarded for their performance and have equal access to career development so that they can grow their individual talents and strengths.
A hub for excellence
Long-term employment and mutual appreciation – this is what we aim for. The broad portfolio of experiences, skills, and mindsets in our global teams boots creativity and innovation. In annual development reviews, employees and managers discuss on performance, training needs, mutual feedback and development opportunities.
At #teamdelfort, we prioritize the well-being of our employees and strive to attract top talent. Our comprehensive benefits package includes competitive wages, healthcare, disability coverage, retirement plans, and supportive work-life balance initiatives, ensuring our team members feel valued and supported.
Human rights performance assessment
In 2023, we implemented an annual Human Rights Performance Assessment at board level, concerning our own operations and our supply chain.
The aim of this assessment is to discuss any incidents, risks or impacts regarding labor and human rights, or topics that might have been reported through our whistleblower channels. We also track our performance and review related policies, we agree on appropriate measures to minimize risks, future targets and training initiatives.
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we unlock growth potential
We train and develop our employees at all levels and in a variety of local and global development initiatives tailored to their needs. This is how we create a highly skilled workforce and a satisfying work environment.
optimal conditions for excellent talents
Throughout the group, we support the development of our employees and enable them to strengthen their skills. With the support of our training program, people grow in their current positions and expand their potential for future roles within delfort. We provide equal access to education and training for all our employees.
equal training hours for blue & white collar employees
Vast yet specific knowledge is essential for driving the development of our performing specialty paper. In 2023, our employees collectively completed a total of 52,000 hours of training worldwide (Ø 16h/employee). The figures show that our blue collar and white collar employees completed almost the same hours of training, aligning with our diversity strategy aimed at ensuring equal training opportunities for all employees.
the best performance for our customers
A solid talent pool within the company guarantees successors for key positions in the future. Specific skill development programs support long-term employment and enable our business to succeed. This approach ensures the long-term stability of delfort. We deliver the best quality and solutions, and we will always have the right skills to develop, produce and distribute high-performing, lightweight specialty papers.
