Communicating effectively

With a business as large as Bakkavör it is essential that we provide people with a platform to be able to discuss their views and share learnings and ideas openly and constructively. We encourage our employees to do this through Site Employee Forums (SEFs) and the Group Employee Forum (GEF) where employees and management can discuss matters such as financial performance, employee relations, Health and Safety and Group-wide initiatives.

Our SEFs are held regularly in all of our businesses and are made up of employee representatives from designated areas of the site, as well as the relevant Human Resources Manager and member of the local senior management team. The elected SEF members also play a significant social role at their sites, arranging functions and entertainment for their colleagues, encouraging participation in community initiatives and fund raising.

Our annual GEF takes place around springtime every year. Each business unit sends a nominated SEF member to represent its site at the Forum. The GEF provides a platform for discussion on topics affecting the whole Group, with particular focus on employee matters. At the GEF we recognise our best SEFs and individual Employee Representatives with awards for their dedication during the year.