In the corporate world, building a healthy and productive workplace is always a talking point and, in this context, companies have several certifications available that help them prove their commitment to their employee’s well-being. Among them, one of the most relevant certifications is the GPTW (Great Place to Work) seal, which RIO proudly displays in its plant in the city of Rio do Sul, in the Brazilian state of Santa Catarina, since 2021!
This happens because we know that, in the professional environment, the GPTW seal serves as a true quality indicator for a workplace. But please be mindful that a “Great Place to Work” — as the name literally suggests — is not built overnight! This is why, in order to share a little of our journey and show how we achieved this certification, we prepared this article with important details. Join us and have a nice read!
A better understanding of the concept of Great Place to Work
Let’s think together: What is the best way to assure maximum quality in a product for the end customer? Well, counting on the best professionals and fostering a culture of excellence is certainly halfway there, right? However, this is the kind of status a company only achieves when it invests in building a healthy and positive workplace.
After all, these pillars are essential to attract and retain talent, as well as boosting productivity and employee satisfaction. And this is where the Great Place to Work (GPTW) certification comes into play, as one of the most renowned ways to recognize and ensure the quality of life and well-being of the people in the workplace.
This is so true that the GPTW seal is only granted to companies that show excellence in good people management practices and offer a workplace based on trust, respect, and collaboration. To illustrate this, there is a whole process for assessing and auditing the competent agencies to check whether companies applying for the GPTW seal actually practice what they preach.
This process involves the distribution of a questionnaire to the employees, called the Trust Index, which is used for evaluating their perception of the organization in terms of five main dimensions: credibility, respect, fairness, pride, and camaraderie. This means that the power to achieve or not the satisfaction goals that qualify a company as a Great Place to Work is in the hands of those who are part of it!
But it does not stop there. Applying companies still need to fulfill the Culture Audit requirements, another detailed questionnaire assessing the adopted practices and politics for people management. This questionnaire covers subjects such as payment, benefits, professional development, diversity and inclusion, and several other pillars related to the well-being of people at work.
Our fuel: RIO’s GPTW seal is a consequence of a long work
Nowadays, being able to look at the GPTW seal and know that we are part of this incredible global initiative is very satisfying. But here at RIO, we know that this work began a long time ago, when the founders passed the torch that keeps us moving forward every day, always promoting a safe space for the professional development of our team and being able to encourage the performance of daily tasks with joy and commitment.
A movement that, year after year, shows us the benefits of investing in excellence during customer service provision based on the satisfaction of our employees. That is: despite its indisputable importance, we are aware that this achievement — and the re-certification — of the GPTW seal is only a natural reflection of a culture built over decades here at RIO, which is always focused on promoting the qualification of our teams, the well-being of our employees, and the joy of being part of this winning team.
Proof of this is that, besides GPTW, RIO is also recognized by the main national and international quality certifiers, reinforcing our continuous commitment to developing and enhancing technology and traceability of processes in a sustainable manner. Not to mention, of course, the practical recognition by the market, granted by the awards we received over the years and by the preference of our customers and partners in the corporate and replacement market!
We hope this article has helped you understand a little more about the good practices related to the GPTW seal and justify the reason why we take so much pride in this recognition which is, above all, an indisputable proof that the people who fly RIO’s flag believe in what they do! Oh, if you have any doubts or want to learn more about our history, please visit RIO’s website and follow us on our social media!
