Spring Sharpening, New Life--Hao Yang Casting & Forging Production Department practiced the concept of “Growing Together” on foot.
April 3, 2024, Zhangqiu, the spring equinox, Zhangqiu Xiujiang Lake Park ushered in a special hiking team - Haoyang Casting and Forging Co., Ltd. production department of 10 employees, led by the chairman of the board of directors Chen Junjie, to carry out a one-day “green sharpening” Spring group building activities. This is the enterprise following the evaluation of “healthy enterprises in Shandong Province demonstration unit”, once again to action interpretation of “employee care is not a cost, but a strategic investment” management philosophy.
A two-way run across 10 kilometers
At 7:00 in the morning, the employees assembled in the company. Surprisingly, in addition to hiking poles and energy supply packs, the activity box was also equipped with smart heart rate bracelets and emergency rescue kits. “These equipments are selected by Mr. Chen personally involved in the test”, revealed Chen Na, the person in charge of the activity, ”He insisted on making the safety and security of the staff to the professional level of the trekking association.”
The route design has a hidden meaning: in the 10 kilometers from the factory to the Xiujiang Lake Park, the “process recovery level” is set up - 1.
Forging ball quenching simulation area: teamwork to carry “steel balls” (customized sandbags) through the heat wave fan formation, to strengthen the awareness of production safety.
2. Blind selection challenge: blindfolded to distinguish between cast and forged balls, consolidating product knowledge in a fun and educational way 3. Customer service exercise: randomly selected cases of overseas customers, improvised simulation of negotiation scenarios
“These sessions make us realize that the tacit understanding in the work scene can be sublimated in the natural environment.” Wang Changxiu, a 90-year-old technician in the ball mill branch plant, lamented.
Late Night Canteen with Special Bonus
That night at the camping base, a “colorful egg” prepared by the management warmly staged - five mobile food trucks to provide hot dry noodles, ginger soup and other Hubei characteristics of the late-night snacks, of which the No. 1 food truck even by the Chen Junjie personally spoon. “20 years ago at the beginning of the venture, Mr. Chen often cook noodles late at night to the overtime team, today this bowl of 'Chairman's Special' allows us to find the beginning of the heart.” Veteran employee Wang Jianjun had tears in his eyes.
Sustainable development from body to mind
“The smiles on employees' faces define corporate success better than financial statements.” John Chen said at the celebration banquet that Haoyang Casting & Forging will continue to implement the “3-Dimensional Health Investment”:
🔵 Body care: 200,000 RMB fitness fund per year, covering yoga studio contract, sports injury rehabilitation
🔵 Psychological construction: cooperation with Zhangqiu Medical College to open EAP psychological hotline
🔵 Skill renewal: quarterly “cross-border learning day”, encouraging technicians to learn photography, sales team to practice programming
