Social responsibility
Training and development
Many of our employees have been with us for decades. We promote training and development, because the know-how, satisfaction and motivation of our staff are integral to our success.
Apprentices
As a company with high quality standards, we rely on skilled workers. Our responsibility to train the skilled workers of the future is something we take very seriously. As such, we train ten apprentices in six types of job.
Inclusivity
peka promotes professional, social and cultural inclusion and employs a number of individuals who need additional support to integrate into the workplace. We have been integrating people with disabilities into the work process for many years. Since 1998, we have been working with social organisations to outsource suitable work, and fresh, healthy food is prepared for our employees in the kitchen of one such organisation.
Social interaction and workplace recreation
The physical and mental well-being of our employees is very important to us, and we have taken a number of steps to enhance it. We have a break room complete with terrace, where employees can get together and chat over lunch. It has a vending machine in which peka offers a range of fresh food each day at a reduced price, as well as crockery, microwaves and an oven for those who wish to prepare their own meal. Daily newspapers are provided for communal use.
In addition to the surrounding landscape, we also have a relaxation room, a garden with deckchairs and a habitat area where employees can unwind. Moreover, we ensure that staff take regular breaks. To foster a sense of belonging in the workplace, staff at all levels are on first-name terms and we operate an open-door policy. At various times of the year, we organise a company outing, a ‘bean-feast’ in the neighbouring farmer’s field, and a Christmas party.
Community involvement
We have been involved in the local community for many years, supporting youth organisations, cultural institutions and associations around the area: Jugendchor Seetal, Theater am Bahnhof, SAC Homberg, FC Hitzkirch.
In addition, we have supported the Swiss non-profit organisation ClimbAID since it was founded in 2016. It aims to bring joy, self-confidence and determination through climbing to people affected by war and poverty.
https://climbaid.org/
peka's Code of Conduct: ethical behaviour and human rights
At peka, we attach great importance to ethical business conduct and the protection of human rights. Our Code of Conduct forms the basis for our shared responsibility as employees, contractors and suppliers. Together we work to create an inspiring work environment characterised by diversity, equality and respect.