Workplace

 

Our employees are central to the success of our business. They are the driving force, the creative intelligence, the passionate energy behind all our achievements. Investing in the Workplace allows us to attract and retain the best people. By offering employees a safe, modern work environment with excellent career opportunities and ongoing personal development support, Bord Gáis has developed a reputation as an excellent employer where people matter. While we are proud of our achievements as an employer in 2009, we recognise that there is still work to be done to ensure that Bord Gáis continues to be a great place to work.

 

 

 

Key Achievements 2009

 

• One million man-hours worked on the Whitegate power station without a single lost time accident;
• Achieved Excellence through People Standard;
• Employee Well-being Programme offered to all staff, including Health & Lifestyle Screening and flu vaccination;
• 2,412 training days undertaken by staff & 48 staff (5%) commenced further education.

 

Key Objectives 2010

 

• Ensure that we become a recognised ‘Great Place to Work’ in 2010;
• Continue to expand Learning & Development Programme for employees;
• Support employee development with a target of 4 training days per employee in 2010;
• Roll-out a programme of positive Occupational Health Initiatives for employee welfare in 2010.
 

Workplace Overview

 

Bord Gáis employs a highly educated and skilled workforce and commits significant resources to enable them to fulfill their potential. The following section provides an overview of the relevant areas of focus in 2009:

 

• Ethos
• Learning & Development
• Staff Support
• Staff Engagement