Technology Magazine August 2018 | Page 229

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Exxaro implemented a workplace model at its Corporate Centre called Activity Based Working ( ABW ). This is a model built on trust and places power in the hands of the employees in order to foster greater collaboration and a more innovative approach to working for the company .
This is a two-way discourse and so each employee is held accountable to perform at the very highest standards of their abilities . Employees are encouraged to be faster , more adaptable and driven to deliver the greatest possible results to meet the company ’ s targets .
An empowered workforce is one key component in successfully delivering on its vision , but as a mining and resources company Exxaro understands that community and partnerships can be and often are the key .
The company says so itself , recognising that in order to grow and succeed it needs an ecosystem of employees , communities and partners from all across the country to be working towards this shared unified goal .
By collaboratively fostering empowered
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