In Brief
A top rating in sustainability, a new intranet, and a machine worth tasting – selected news in brief from the colorful world of GF.
Culture Movement launched
The Culture Movement at GF aims to sustainably anchor the three new GF values and a winning culture in the company and among employees. The kickoff event took place at the end of November 2021, and the Culture Movement will be rolled out to all GF locations worldwide over the next few months with the help of Change Agents. You can find out more in the insert to this issue of Globe.
#GoingForward
The new GF image movie premiered on 1 November 2021. It’s an illustrative, tongue-in-cheek display of what GF stands for: #GoingForward. The three-minute film was shot at various locations around the world. It features GF employees almost exclusively, with the only exception of the lead actress. Watch the new image movie. It is available for download in 18 languages on the GF Brand Portal.
Now it’s your turn: Show how you are bringing GF forward, either on social media (LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, Twitter) using the hashtag #GoingForward and a link to the GF image movie, or just send your #GoingForward story to brandsupport@georgfischer.com. The three most creative entries will receive a prize.
Doing good things
The GF Piping Systems Americas team raised more than USD 150’000 for a good cause during the 2021 Walk for Water at the end of November. All donations will go to the non-profit organization Water Mission, which will use the funds to provide over 6’000 people with access to clean drinking water. For more than ten years now, the organization has been counting on the support of GF.
New intranet for GF
Just around the corner: GF is getting a new intranet. The global rollout is slated to begin in the first half of 2022. The new platform will soon become the central information hub at GF, promoting exchange among employees and facilitating their everyday work.
The new intranet will also be accessible via a smartphone app, which will support several languages. However, the new intranet is still in need of a name. All GF employees were able to cast a vote at the beginning of the year to choose their favorite. GFNet, MyGF, or Georgina? You can now look forward eagerly not only to the unveiling of the name for the new intranet, but also to a whole new era of internal communication and collaboration at GF.
Best employer
GF Casting Solutions in Suzhou (China) was one of 30 companies recognized as the best employer in the metropolitan region of Suzhou. A total of 400 Chinese companies were evaluated based on the criteria of organizational development, corporate culture, and values, as well as compensation and well-being. The award ceremony took place in October 2021.
A machine worth tasting
We discovered this tasty version of the Laser S 2500 U from GF Machining Solutions on LinkedIn. The laser machine was launched in October 2021. Its innovative and sustainable laser technology makes it ideal for producing large molds for the automotive industry. A big thumbs-up for Christina Sauvain’s creative masterpiece! Christina works as an HR Business Partner at GF Machining Solutions in Geneva (Switzerland).
Top climate protection rating for GF
The rating agency CDP has confirmed an A- rating for GF in of 2021 for the second consecutive year for its efforts to tackle climate change and water security. GF scored higher than the European and the Powered Machinery sector averages.