Health and Safety
Employees’ health and safety at work are major concerns for Andritz. The Company sets numerous measures for the protection of the staff, not only to maintain the human resources but also to live up to the social responsibility vis-à-vis the individual person.

Investing in people
Andritz strongly believes that corporate success depends upon the Company’s staff. Consequently, Human Resources management is a top priority. Andritz management invests significant efforts and funds in the development and wellbeing of employees. A new management training program (“Management Challenge”) has been implemented in the Group with great success. International and local courses offer training in areas such as leadership skills, change project management, and conflict resolution.

Information policy and education
Andritz takes pride in its efforts for the environment. Accordingly, an active information policy ensures that communications and dialogues with the authorities, stakeholders, neighboring citizens, and the general public are based on transparency and trust. One example of Andritz’s information activities is the annual “Waste Management Report” for the Graz site.

The aspects of ecology are an integral element of the training and education programs for the Andritz staff.

Staff involvement is another success factor for Andritz. Employees are encouraged to contribute their knowledge and experience. One instrument is the “Suggestion for Improvement” area in the Andritz intranet implemented at a number of sites.

A major challenge for Andritz has been the integration of newly-acquired companies. Great importance is placed upon measures to integrate leadership staff and employees in such cases.

Cooperation with the various works councils is another principle for Andritz. All relevant issues are being resolved in close collaboration with the worker representatives.

Andritz also substantially invests in the attraction of highly qualified personnel. The cooperation with universities is one activity to support the recruiting efforts.