Permanent contracts granted to three GMW-Azubi individuals
GMW Employees Adapt to New Challenges with Job Security and Advancement Opportunities
In the bustling city, the GMW department of operational management is a vital cog in maintaining the city's buildings. Ralf Reuter, the head of this department, emphasizes the importance of skilled, dedicated people for this crucial role.
Ralf Reuter explains that team leaders often come from within, having learned and worked their way up within the company. This is evident in the case of Jana Ress and Marcel Weinert, electronics technicians for energy and building technology, who have risen through the ranks.
However, these two and Claas Pfeiffer, a plant mechanic for sanitation, heating, and air conditioning technology, have experienced a "harder cut" compared to others. Certain electrical works cannot be performed by trainees due to safety reasons, and this has meant that Jana Ress, Marcel Weinert, and Claas Pfeiffer now have to ensure their own safety due to their journeyman status.
Despite these challenges, all employees feel well-prepared for the new challenges thanks to their training at GMW. Jana Ress, for instance, completed her usually three-and-a-half-year apprenticeship in just two years, a testament to the comprehensive training provided by GMW.
Jana Ress received significant support from the city during her apprenticeship, unlike other employers who often view apprentices as cheap labor. This support has helped Jana Ress and her colleagues to thrive in their roles.
Claas Pfeiffer, 23, appreciates the "more time to learn" compared to his brother who underwent the same apprenticeship in the free market. Claas Pfeiffer also enjoys the larger plants and more varied work at GMW.
Marcel Weinert, 33, values job security due to his experience of job losses among his peers during COVID-19. He finds this security at GMW, where he also has opportunities for professional advancement that were not available at his previous job.
Ralf Reuter states that offering unlimited contracts instead of one-year fixed-term contracts to Pfeiffer, Ress, and Weinert is a "reward for themselves." This move reflects GMW's commitment to retaining skilled, dedicated employees like Jana Ress, Marcel Weinert, and Claas Pfeiffer.
On average, two new apprentices join the GMW central workshop each year, ensuring that the company continues to nurture the next generation of skilled workers. This commitment to training and development is a key part of GMW's strategy for maintaining the city's buildings and infrastructure.
In conclusion, the employees of GMW are well-prepared for the challenges they face, thanks to the comprehensive training they receive. The company's commitment to retaining skilled, dedicated employees is evident in its offer of unlimited contracts to Jana Ress, Marcel Weinert, and Claas Pfeiffer. This, coupled with opportunities for professional advancement, makes GMW an attractive employer for those seeking job security and career growth.
In light of the tougher responsibilities they now carry, Jana Ress, Marcel Weinert, and Claas Pfeiffer are now looking towards finance management and business strategy to enhance their roles and ensure their long-term career growth within GMW. With Ralf Reuter's support, these employees are also considering further education in self-development areas, such as leadership and communication, to further build their professional profiles within the company.
