In recognition of the commercial and societal importance of sustainability and Environmental, Social and Governance (“ESG”), Getech’s focus is to both help our customers deliver their ESG commitments and to define and live by our own ESG principles. Our focus on planet and people ensures that we continuously strive for a sustainable future and create value for our stakeholders.
At Getech, we are passionate about our people and truly value each individual contribution to the wider success of the business.
As such, our attractive benefits package, alongside our continued efforts to make Getech a great place to work, aims to incentivise our current talent to stay onboard, while attracting new, high calibre individuals to join us. Our retention rate for 2022 was 92% (2021: 95%).
Getech remains committed to providing a physically and psychologically safe and supportive work environment, investing in the following initiatives:
Several initiatives benefit our employees while advancing energy transition goals:
We also support a range of extracurricular activities including a workplace cricket league and a sports and social club, which provide team building opportunities for all staff.
The employment practices and procedures as part of our Quality Management System (QMS) exemplify fairness and transparency throughout the employment lifecycle, including recruitment and promotion.
Transparency in remuneration is also essential to our commitment. We include salaries in job postings, basing them on the most recent salary for existing roles or conducting benchmarking for new positions.
The robust appraisal system at Getech directly supports inclusion and diversity by providing equal opportunities for growth and advancement to all employees, regardless of their background. By engaging regularly with their managers, employees from diverse backgrounds can openly discuss their career aspirations and receive tailored guidance to achieve their goals.
This appraisal system emphasizes the recognition of individual skills and achievements, ensuring that employees are evaluated based on merit, rather than on factors unrelated to their performance. This merit-based approach fosters an inclusive work environment where diverse perspectives and talents are valued. These appraisals help employees understand their career development path, which is vital in promoting diversity and inclusion. When employees can see how their unique skills and experiences align with Getech’s vision, they feel more engaged and motivated to contribute to the company’s success. This alignment also encourages a sense of belonging, enabling employees from diverse backgrounds to thrive in their roles.
Lastly, by identifying skills gaps or areas requiring further training, Getech ensures that all employees have equal access to resources that enable them to reach their full potential. This commitment to continuous learning and development further supports an inclusive workplace culture where every employee can succeed, irrespective of their background or identity.
We achieve this by offering targeted training programs that not only enhance team day-to-day performance but also prepare them for new roles and responsibilities.
In 2023, we implemented an improved appraisal process that emphasises values and behaviours, ensuring improved development and training opportunities while maintaining adaptability in a dynamic environment. To facilitate continuous growth and open communication, appraisals will be conducted multiple times per year, providing ample opportunities for two-way feedback.
During 2022, financial support was provided to Freedom4Girls, a charity fighting against period poverty. The fundraiser helped to provide safe period products and menstrual health education to thousands of women and girls across Leeds, Kenya, and Uganda – enabling them to attend school and work without the stigma and gender inequalities associated with period poverty.
In December 2022, Getech staff raised £300 for a local community foodbank to provide Christmas dinner and additional food supplies to their service users in Harehills, one of the most financially deprived areas of Leeds.
In 2023, in response to the tragic earthquake and its aftermath in Turkey and Syria, Getech supported the DEC’s Earthquake Appeal. Our Leeds office held a cake sale to raise funds. Getech staff donated a total of £335, with Getech contributing an additional £250. Employees across all offices were encouraged to donate directly to the DEC, with the added benefit of being able to gift aid their contributions.
Since 2016, our staff have also volunteered for MapAction – providing assistance with mapping, data, and training. The charity is currently involved with supporting humanitarian efforts in relation to the Ukraine conflict, providing life-saving geospatial data, visualisation, and mapping. We are seeking ways to increase our role in supporting MapAction charity, including donations and training.
