Corporate Responsibility
Our philosophy is that nothing is so urgent that we can't do it safely. We have enjoyed a good health and safety record over the years and continue to strive to ensure everything we do is safe for our employees, customers and the public in general.
Our systems and processes are not only sound on paper but they are also ingrained in our culture. This has been backed up by research carried out by independent industry bodies such as HASTAM.
We are now accredited to OHSAS 18001 - the new health and safety standard from the BSI. This ensures our health and safety processes are fully integrated with our approach to overall quality assurance.
As well as ensuring we operate safely, we minimise the impact our work may have on the environment.
We have a number of welfare initiatives currently in action.
Springboard
A women-only development program, designed to provide the tools needed to set goals, gain confidence and transfer skills. It is not mandatory and it doesn't necessarily have to be work based.
Skills for Life, and English for Speakers of Other Languages
This training initiative addresses ability in English for some of Romec's cleaning staff. It gives them the opportunity to get free or very low cost English language and literacy education. As with Springboard, it is a voluntary program and there is the possibility of moving on to NVG Level.
Graduate Scheme
Designed to attract recent, high-calibre graduates and to integrate them into the business through a system of controlled placements. It is expected to last for approximately two years.
Apprentice Scheme
This initiative supports young people as they progress to skilled technician or junior managerial roles, dependent on business need and age profile. It gives young people the chance to gain recognised qualifications which differ depending upon the education route chosen.
Romec Excellence Awards
An annual scheme for employees, voted for by the employees in recognition of excellence in the categories of employee, manager and team of the year. There is also a special recognition reward and an excellence in customer service award. The Awards are sponsored for by Balfour Beatty Workplace, as well as Bunzl, HSS Hire Shops, Norbain, Edmundson Electrical and River Plastics.
Employee Assistance Help-line and Occupational Health
A confidential, free phone line, available to all employees, 24 hours a day. Giving them help with any medical, financial or other domestic problems they may be facing. Run by AXA. Occupational, health referrals are part of the employee assistance programme and involve free consultations with AXA medical staff. These must be approved by the line manager of the employee.