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LAKESIDE PLASTICS LIMITED EMPLOYEE CHARTER Our Commitment to our People "Our business philosophy puts people first. We refer to it as "Powered by People". Any company can build a building. Any company can buy equipment. What distinguishes a company is the quality of its people. Our commitment to people is what makes our company great." President SAFE & HEALTHY WORK ENVIRONMENT Lakeside is committed to the health and safety of our Associates and to the reduction of accidental injuries and property damage. We expect a personal commitment to safe work habits as a way of life. Our JHSC – Joint Health & Safety Committee drive safety through monthly meetings and ongoing training. We also recognize "Safety Week" four times per year to continuously reinforce our commitment to safety. FAIR & EQUAL TREATMENT At Lakeside, employment opportunities are offered and awarded to all Associates based on qualifications and performance without favoritism or discrimination. Clear policies, consistently applied ensure this happens. JOB SECURITY & JOB FULFILLMENT Lakeside believes that true job security comes from excellent performance and individual accountability. Our customers expect it and we expect the same from our people. COMPETITIVE WAGES & BENEFITS Lakeside is committed to providing competitive wages and benefits. Salary surveys are conducted to compare other businesses, and excellent performance is rewarded. COMMITMENT TO EXCELLENCE At Lakeside, we truly hold the goal of Zero Defects as our cultural guide. This drives a mindset of continuous improvement and self-fulfillment that brings great personal satisfaction for a "job well done". OPPORTUNITY FOR ADVANCEMENT At Lakeside, we are committed to Training and Personal Development with Company involvement in developing and meeting individual and corporate goals. COMMUNICATION AND INFORMATION – DAILY NEWSLETTER Our level of communication and information flow is second to none. We publish a Daily newsletter that encourages communication, innovation, and idea flow. Our newsletter is an "open line" for 2-way communication at all levels in the business.
LAKESIDE & THE CAW Lakeside Plastics Limited is a unionized environment that is committed to teamwork in conjunction with the Canadian AutoWorker’s Union – CAW. We stay in close communication with our people to ensure that we operate as a unified team.
EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE At Lakeside, we believe that in order for employee effectiveness to be at its peak, personal performance must be at its peak. That is why our Human Resources department offers human support services that are specifically designed to support employees, managers, and the organization as a whole in attaining maximum personal and organizational performance potential. RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT Lakeside’s team is constantly working with our customers and our suppliers to maximize our effort in R&D. We work closely with the S.R. & E.D. branch of the Federal Government for all major projects. SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY We believe that our stature in the community is strongly associated with our community commitments. To this end, the company supports an annual community Canned Food Drive for the local community and supports various community based charitable organizations. We are also committed to the preservation of the environment and have ongoing programs focused on waste reduction. EMPLOYEE BILL OF RIGHTS Our mission states that…… "Our People must feel they are part of a high performance work environment founded on teamwork and fair play." As an Associate of Lakeside Plastics Limited, you have the right to: Ÿ Consistent and supportive Leadership Ÿ Be treated fairly, with dignity and respect Ÿ Learn and ask questions Ÿ Express your thoughts without fear of reprisal Ÿ Protect your safety and the safety of others Ÿ Receive and give recognition Ÿ Be proud of and responsible for your work Ÿ Be free from harassment of any kind Ÿ Enjoy what you do Ÿ Be the best you can be MANAGEMENT Our Core Management Team drives Lakeside’s commitment to high performance standards in everything we do. This group of professionals consists of Lakeside’s Senior Management team. Their job is to set the pace, enable our people, and ensure our future is secure. |