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Perks and the new workplace culture
Perks and the new workplacecultureTHE WAY WE WORK POST-PANDEMIC HAS CHANGED, WITH HYBRID AND REMOTE WORK MODELS BECOMING THE NEW NORMAL FOR EMPLOYEES NOT ON THE TOOLS AT MANY COMPANIES.
Many of the perks that used to keep staff productive and happy are no longer relevant, and there has been a new wave of work benefits introduced. From free breakfasts and birthday leave to mental health days and team building on the bowling green, keeping staff happy and healthy is a priority.
Happy staff
Mettle Projects in Brisbane is one construction company who have focused on keeping staff happy during the ‘great resignation’. Managing Director Marc Kenney said the company started with a vision that was fundamentally underpinned by the definition of ‘Mettle’ and doing good things with good people. “I think we have got that right, making Mettle a great place to work and a great company to do business with,” he said. The company retains the right staff with good core values and a solid culture that grows and supports its people. They recently re-wrote their values with the help of staff across a broad cross-section of people and roles. The team believe having a high and effective level of communication is important, it keeps people engaged and informed, which in turn keeps them feeling safe and secure Having a high and effective level of communication in the business is important. It keeps people engaged and informed, which in turn keeps them feeling safe and secure.
Get perky
Besides flexible and remote working options, the health and well-being of employees has become more important in challenging times. Mettle offers staff annual skin checks and flu shots as well as an Employee Assistance Programme (EAP). Birthday leave is also on the cards. Regular team-building events are planned to reward staff for their efforts including Loud Shirt Days and barefoot bowls. Where Mettle can practically help with its staff’s endeavours outside of their professional life, including personal training sessions, helicopter pilot lessons and courses in beekeeping and even wine tasting. It is imperative companies enable their team to continually grow and learn within their roles. Mettle supports its staff with training and development with the promise of career progression. Other companies are coming up with original perks to attract the right staff including free breakfasts, early Friday finishes and boosting super contributions. For example, McNab is offering welcome bonuses, while Mettle is pushing employee referral bonuses. With more than 320 staff based in South East Queensland, McNab has built up an enviable reputation for delivering high-quality, awardwinning developments. They recently posted a job application on LinkedIn searching for the right Foreman, Safety Advisor or Contract Administrator and offering a $10,000 welcome bonus and $2,000 for all other advertised roles.
Lead with elegance and flexibility in your businessAll-New Kluger arrives with sharp style and a Lead with elegance and flexibility in your business All-New Kluger arrives with sharp style and a spaciously flexible interior spaciously flexible interior
Grande Hybrid model shown.Grande Hybrid model shown.
For the very first time, Australia’s favourite 7-seater SUV, the All-
New Kluger has arrived with AWD hybrid power, showcasing effortless acceleration and environmentallyfriendly fuel economy.
All-New Kluger Hybrid leads the way for businesses looking to drive efficiency while maintaining a sleek and roomy fleet, powered by three electric motors and a 2.5-litre four cylinder petrol engine for a combined system output of 184kW. With three selectable driving modes, the Hybrid experience is controlled with the press of a button.
Toyota Australia Vice President of Sales and Marketing, Sean Hanley said the addition of hybrid to Kluger further demonstrates Toyota’s commitment to delivering on electrified options in its line-up. “Kluger is now the eighth Toyota model in Australia that offers a fuelefficient, environmentally-conscious, hybrid drivetrain – our sales success proves, it is still the leading option for environmentally sustainable transport.” 24 | Master Builder Safeguarding drivers on the road has featured heavily in the design of this next-generation SUV. Included across every grade are advanced road monitoring safety features; such as the pre-collision safety system with pedestrian and daylight cyclist detection, emergency steering assist and intersection turn assist1 . Newly added to this comprehensive safety package is curve speed reduction and lane trace assist for the active cruise control system. In addition to reversing camera, blind spot monitor, and, lastly, coming equipped with seven airbags. On the design front, spacious versatility and performance lead the show inside and out. Modelled with the principles of Toyota New Global Architecture (TNGA), the All-New Kluger sports a commanding and sleek exterior with a spacious cabin inside for businesses that require cargo flexibility in the workday. Every commute feels connected with an 8” colour touchscreen display featuring Apple CarPlay®2 and
For the very first time, Australia’s Android Auto™3 . favourite 7-seater SUV, the All- “Offering substantially improved driving New Kluger has arrived with AWD dynamics, a spacious and more refined hybrid power, showcasing effortless cabin, a stylish new look and the latest acceleration and environmentally- in safety technology, it really is the ideal friendly fuel economy. large SUV wherever your journey takes All-New Kluger Hybrid leads the way for you,” Mr Hanley said. businesses looking to drive efficiency Leading the way in style, safety and while maintaining a sleek and roomy fleet, hybrid power, All-New Kluger has sparked powered by three electric motors and a an SUV movement that puts you and your 2.5-litre four cylinder petrol engine for a team up front. Behind the wheel of this combined system output of 184kW. With premier people mover, on-road workers three selectable driving modes, the Hybrid around Australia can enjoy an enhanced experience is controlled with the press of work-life balance. Further options are a button. available to kit out the All-New Kluger for towing4 and additional loads5 with Toyota Toyota Australia Vice President of Sales Genuine Accessories6. Available now at and Marketing, Sean Hanley said the Toyota Dealerships in three grade levels: addition of hybrid to Kluger further the entry-level GX, mid-range GXL and demonstrates Toyota’s commitment to flagship Grande, this is the SUV range that delivering on electrified options in its caters to every need. line-up. “Kluger is now the eighth Toyota model in Australia that offers a fuelTo find out more about the All-New Kluger range, visit your local Toyota efficient, environmentally-conscious, Dealer or call 1800 679 247. hybrid drivetrain – our sales success 1 Driver assist feature. Only operates under certain conditions. Check your Owner’s Manual for explanation of limitations. Please drive safely. 2 CarPlay® is a trademark of Apple, Inc. registered in the U.S and other countries. Functionality varies depending on device. See www.toyota.com.au/connected/infotainment/apple-carplay-android-auto for compatibility. Available on certain models and grades only. 3 Android Auto™ is a trademark of Google LLC. Functionality varies proves, it is still the leading option for depending on device. See www.toyota.com.au/connected/infotainment/apple-carplay-android-auto for compatibility. Available on certain models and grades only. 4 Towing capacity subject to regulatory requirements, towbar and vehicle design and towing equipment limitations. Speak to your dealer. 5 Consider load mass and selected accessories to ensure vehicle does not exceed gross mass limits. Speak to your dealer. 6 Toyota Genuine Accessories are not applicable to all environmentally sustainable transport.” models/grades. See your Toyota dealer to confirm Accessories suitable for your vehicle. Toyota Australia uses its best endeavours to ensure material is accurate at the time of publishing. All information must be confirmed with your Toyota dealer at the time of ordering, as specifications, applicability and availability may change over time. Colours displayed are a guide only and may vary from actual colours due to the printing/display process. Toyota Australia reserves the right to change and/or discontinue, without notice, prices, colours, materials, equipment and specifications. To the extent permitted by law, Toyota Australia will not be liable for any damage or loss incurred from relying on the information and images contained in this material. Consider the mass of your load and your selected accessories to ensure your vehicle will not exceed gross vehicle mass limits. Certain accessories when fitted may require removal of standard equipment, which may be retained by Toyota. Visit toyota.com.au/vehiclepayload. Distributed nationally (other than in Western Australia) by Toyota Motor Corporation Australia Limited ABN 64 009 686 097. Material distributed in Western Australia by or on behalf of Prestige Motors Pty Ltd (for vehicles) and by Eastpoint Pty Ltd (for parts/ accessories). Toyota Australia makes no warranties regarding (and will not be liable for) accuracy of materials distributed in Western Australia. Proof: [T2021-016848]. Published: September 2022.
Safeguarding drivers on the road has featured heavily in the design of this next-generation SUV. Included across every grade are advanced road monitoring safety features; such as the pre-collision safety system with pedestrian and daylight cyclist detection, emergency steering assist and intersection turn assist1 . Newly added to this comprehensive safety package is curve speed reduction and lane trace assist for the active cruise control system. In addition to reversing camera, blind spot monitor, and, lastly, coming equipped with seven airbags. On the design front, spacious versatility and performance lead the show inside and out. Modelled with the principles of Toyota New Global Architecture (TNGA), the All-New Kluger sports a commanding and sleek exterior with a spacious cabin inside for businesses that require cargo flexibility in the workday. Every commute feels connected with an 8” colour touchscreen display featuring Apple CarPlay®2 and
Android Auto™3 . “Offering substantially improved driving dynamics, a spacious and more refined cabin, a stylish new look and the latest in safety technology, it really is the ideal large SUV wherever your journey takes you,” Mr Hanley said. Leading the way in style, safety and hybrid power, All-New Kluger has sparked an SUV movement that puts you and your team up front. Behind the wheel of this premier people mover, on-road workers around Australia can enjoy an enhanced work-life balance. Further options are available to kit out the All-New Kluger for towing4 and additional loads5 with Toyota Genuine Accessories6. Available now at Toyota Dealerships in three grade levels: the entry-level GX, mid-range GXL and flagship Grande, this is the SUV range that caters to every need.
1 Driver assist feature. Only operates under certain conditions. Check your Owner’s Manual for explanation of limitations. Please drive safely. 2 CarPlay® is a trademark of Apple, Inc. registered in the U.S and other countries. Functionality varies depending on device. See www.toyota.com.au/connected/infotainment/apple-carplay-android-auto for compatibility. Available on certain models and grades only. 3 Android Auto™ is a trademark of Google LLC. Functionality varies depending on device. See www.toyota.com.au/connected/infotainment/apple-carplay-android-auto for compatibility. Available on certain models and grades only. 4 Towing capacity subject to regulatory requirements, towbar and vehicle design and towing equipment limitations. Speak to your dealer. 5 Consider load mass and selected accessories to ensure vehicle does not exceed gross mass limits. Speak to your dealer. 6 Toyota Genuine Accessories are not applicable to all models/grades. See your Toyota dealer to confirm Accessories suitable for your vehicle. Toyota Australia uses its best endeavours to ensure material is accurate at the time of publishing. All information must be confirmed with your Toyota dealer at the time of ordering, as specifications, applicability and availability may change over time. Colours displayed are a guide only and may vary from actual colours due to the printing/display process. Toyota Australia reserves the right to change and/or discontinue, without notice, prices, colours, materials, equipment and specifications. To the extent permitted by law, Toyota Australia will not be liable for any damage or loss incurred from relying on the information and images contained in this material. Consider the mass of your load and your selected accessories to ensure your vehicle will not exceed gross vehicle mass limits. Certain accessories when fitted may require removal of standard equipment, which may be retained by Toyota. Visit toyota.com.au/vehiclepayload. Distributed nationally (other than in Western Australia) by Toyota Motor Corporation Australia Limited ABN 64 009 686 097. Material distributed in Western Australia by or on behalf of Prestige Motors Pty Ltd (for vehicles) and by Eastpoint Pty Ltd (for parts/ accessories). Toyota Australia makes no warranties regarding (and will not be liable for) accuracy of materials distributed in Western Australia. Proof: [T2021-016848]. Published: September 2022.
