Employees
A DEVELOPING TEAM
An HR organization that is clearly involved in the business leads to increased commercial benefit.
Duni’s brand is centered on an insightful approach to the environment and people. If the end result is to generate products and services in line with the future, the work must also cover the internal organization. A culture that promotes development, challenges and job satisfaction provides great possibilities for achieving the set goals.
In 2014, the groundwork was laid for a detailed HR plan which describes how long-term management is to be prioritized. The vision is to create a workplace where, with transparency and clear measurability, engages and motivates.
DUNITED TOGETHER
The plan goes under the name ‘Dunited’, a holistic concept that covers everything from cultural work to recruitment and talent development. It is based on the belief that everyone, irrespective of function, has the potential to develop. Based on this belief, a company is created in which each and every person feels noticed and respected and, in turn, is able to contribute with ideas and involvement, and create added value.
A SAFE WORK ENVIRONMENT
The promotion of a sound and safe work environment is central to being able to engage in responsible work. Duni’s occupational health and safety policy is included in our Code of Conduct, while practical work within this area is delegated to each office and plant. The Dunited program also addresses general risk management issues concerning personnel.
DEVELOPMENT FOR ALL
Duni is actively concerned with development on an individual level. Throughout the Group, everyone has an employee performance and development interview. In order to be heard and feel that it is possible to influence one’s work situation, it is important to develop a team spirit based on confidence and the ability to speak one’s mind. A plan with measurable targets is then created for each employee. The plan is regularly followed up, thereby enabling utilization and improvement of existing skills.
SUSTAINABLE VIEWS
“We see potential in each of our employees and provide them with good conditions for development. This contributes to creating an attractive Duni for both current and future employees.”
Sofie Lindström, HR Director
NEW RECRUITMENT PROCESS
The corporate culture is the common thread throughout the organization. The recruitment of new personnel is also based on this corporate culture. In 2016, Duni in the Nordic region adopted a new approach to the recruitment process, entailing that external consultants will not be used to the same extent as previously. The work has resulted in a cost-efficient process which, in addition, has yielded results in the form of more accurate recruitments. This is important, since all employees are important culture bearers and brand ambassadors. A uniform standard for all future recruitment is under development.
INTERNAL SUPPORT CREATES COMMERCIAL BENEFIT
Duni also engages in structured internal recruitment work. It is important that employees feel that there is a possibility to grow in new areas and positions. In addition, several positive effects are generated by having an HR organization skilled in and with an understanding of commercial solutions. Resources are available and processes become efficient. Greater mobility for individuals also contributes to increased understanding between different parts of the organization.
In 2017, Duni will continue to place great importance on HR issues and development work.
Facts
- On December 31, 2016, Duni had 2,375 (2,166) employees, equal to 2,279 (2,082) full-time positions.
- The blue collar employees work within logistics, manufacturing and maintenance. Most blue collar employees (75.6%) work within manufacturing and maintenance at the plants in Dals Långed and Skåpafors in Sweden, Bramsche and Wolkenstein in Germany, Poznan in Poland and Bangkok in Thailand. 33.8% of blue collar employees in Germany work within logistics at the international distribution center in Bramsche. 52.9% of white collar staff work within sales. The remaining white collar personnel work within business support involving accounts, marketing, planning, purchasing and IT, primarily in Sweden, Germany and Poland.
- Duni’s employees belong to different labor unions, depending on their position and country of employment. The employees are organized in a European Workers Council. Duni enjoys good relations with the labor unions, and personnel turnover for the Group as a whole is relatively low.
Geographic and functional breakdown
| Country | Blue collar employees | White collar staff | Total |
| Sweden | 154 | 181 | 335 |
| Germany | 727 | 362 | 1,089 |
| Poland | 359 | 112 | 471 |
| Thailand | 82 | 31 | 113 |
| The Netherlands | 0 | 56 | 56 |
| France | 0 | 54 | 54 |
| UK | 0 | 20 | 20 |
| Other | 20 | 121 | 141 |
| Total | 1,342 | 937 | 2,279 |
Average number of employees
| 2016 | 2,212 |
| 2015 | 2,174 |
| 2014 | 2,184 |
| 2013 | 1,902 |
| 2012 | 1,889 |
As a company and a business, Duni operates under four core values:
Open mind
We trust and empower our colleagues. We have the courage to change. We listen, learn and share.
Ownership
We keep our promises and are committed to delivering results. We dare to try. We create value for our stakeholders while respecting sustainable development.
Added value
We put our customers first. Speed is of the essence and we cross borders to find a solution. Innovation and quality are part of our mindset.
Will to win
We are always one step ahead. We seek opportunities and take action. We celebrate success.