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| Our commitment to build a better world |
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| A Business Based on Ethical Standards |
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Plastipak operates by meeting expectations for
ethical conduct as well as financial goals —
all without compromising its integrity. Indeed,
we have built a global business culture based
on honor, openness and inclusion.
As Plastipak expanded to include locations on
three continents, respect for human dignity has
remained fundamental to how the company conducts its business. We actively
participate in the communities in which Plastipak associates work and
live.
With suppliers and customers in agreement, Plastipak
works to meet high conservation standards while
enhancing the health and safety of its employees and communities.
Plastipak
has aligned both its business and sustainability practices to create
a culture of inclusion for associates throughout the company's international
operations.
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The Workplace
Plastipak's most important resource is our associates.
Plastipak operates with an appreciation for individual
contributions and innovation. Plastipak associates
contribute to:
- Maintaining high performance in order to achieve outstanding customer service;
- Designing innovative products
positioning Plastipak as a global leader in packaging;
- Improving communities where Plastipak has a presence.
Plastipak does the following for associates:
- Pays fair wages based on industry standards;
- Offers benefits such as health insurance, life insurance and paid vacations;
- Provides a safe work environment;
- Relates fairly and honestly with associates;
- Complies with the minimum age laws in all countries where it conducts business;
- Complies with all laws supporting workplace diversity.
Open Communication
Mutually respectful and trusting relationships require open communication. Each associate must feel free to communicate opinions, share ideas and resolve problems in an environment that encourages and promotes opportunities for success and professional growth.
Plastipak actively promotes open and honest communication as demonstrated by the company's “Open Line Communication System.” This system allows an associate to ask a question or voice a concern confidentially via the Corporate Talent Management Department.
Engagement
In 2006, Plastipak instituted an associate engagement program through which associates complete an engagement survey and then work collaboratively with their teams to develop a list of action items to improve workgroup engagement.
Some of the associate engagement program objectives include:
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Understanding job expectations;
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Having the right tools to do the job;
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Receiving rewards and recognition for a job well
done.
More than 90%
of all associates participated
in the last voluntary survey in 2008. To support
program effectiveness, managers are trained
on actions they can take to improve overall
engagement so that associates are better engaged
in their jobs. Plastipak conducted three engagement
surveys, in 2006, 2007 and 2008.
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