The Hiab way: Employees First
At Hiab, the "Employees First" culture is the foundation of our actions and the driving force behind our success. We believe that by empowering our employees and fostering a supportive environment, we unlock their full potential and create a ripple effect that benefits our customers and Hiab as a whole.
"Employees First" means creating a workplace where every individual feels respected, heard, and valued. It means providing opportunities for growth and development, allowing our employees to make decisions confidently, strive for excellence, and contribute to our shared success.
We are committed to recruiting, developing, and retaining talented individuals worldwide, investing in their growth, and promoting a culture of continuous improvement. We believe that by nurturing our employees' passion and expertise, we can deliver outstanding performance and industry-leading customer experience.
Ultimately, our "Employees First" culture unites us as one team with one vision: to be the number one partner in smart and sustainable load handling solutions. We believe that by prioritising the well-being of our employees and fostering a culture of collaboration and innovation, we can achieve this goal and build a bright future for Hiab and the industries we serve.
At Hiab, our "Employees First" philosophy is realized through our 3E approach. This framework defines the essential elements we believe every employee should experience every day: Easiness, Empowerment, and Excellence.
We strive to create a workplace where processes are smooth and easy (Easiness), individuals are empowered to make decisions and utilize their unique skills (Empowerment), and everyone is motivated to achieve excellent results (Excellence).
These three pillars work together to promote a positive and productive environment where our employees can thrive and contribute to Hiab's ongoing success.
Easiness
OPPORTUNITY TO DO GOOD WORK
We should all have the right tools, processes, and support to succeed.
This is why Hiab works as follows:
- Aligns strategy, goals, and practices
- Defines resource and skill needs
- Encourages open and active dialogue between employees and management
As an employee, it is highly valued if you share insights on Hiab's strategy and goals, tell management what you need to succeed, and suggest changes to simplify our processes.
Empowerment
CONFIDENT TO MAKE THE RIGHT DECISIONS
We should all be entrusted and able to develop in our roles to be confident that we can contribute to our success story.
This is why Hiab works to:
- Promote equal opportunity, inclusion, well-being and company values
- Support employees in their development
- Reward collaboration, continuous improvements and new thinking initiatives
As an employee, it’s highly appreciated if you support a colleague in a tough decision, find new ways to motivate yourself and those around you, and follow and build upon your development plan.
Excellence
MOTIVATED TO CONSTANTLY IMPROVE
We should all feel encouraged and inspired to push boundaries and be motivated to contribute to our success story.
This is why Hiab works to:
- Recognise performance and share successes
- Celebrate achievements to establish team spirit
- Encourage active feedback for continuous improvements
As an employee, it’s highly appreciated if you constantly strive to find better ways of working, set goals for yourself and take a moment to thank a colleague who’s achieved something
extraordinary.
