The Parkstone Group has been accredited through effective operation of its integrated
management system as meeting the requirements of:
ISO 9001: 2000 Quality Management System
ISO 14001: 2004 Environmental Management System
OHSAS 18001: 1999 OHSAS Management Standard
It aims to maintain this status and build on its success.
To achieve this it is dependant upon its people.
How it recruits them
How it rewards them
How it develops them
How it manages them
How it motivates them
How it retains them
The Parkstone Group aim to recruit and retain a skilled and capable workforce which is committed to delivering first class products and projects to our clients.
The Parkstone People Strategy seeks to achieve this and make the Parkstone Group of companies –
A first class employer within the construction industry
Recognised as a first class construction contractor throughout the UK.
Strategy Headings
Recruiting and Retaining the Best People
We will target and attract suitable applicants by:
Having clear job descriptions and person specifications
Making it easy to apply
Providing quality recruitment literature
Using adverts for locally led or professionally led recruitment
Advertising apprenticeship recruitment
Enabling applications online
We will retain skilled talented and experienced employees by:
Advertising vacancies internally, where appropriate
Career development opportunities – coaching, mentoring and added responsibilities
Training opportunities to enable achievement of potential
Opportunities for undertaking professional qualifications for the right people
Producing our own leaders
Recognising and valuing peoples contributions
Providing challenge and motivation
Rewarding achievement
Promote a positive culture
We will provide attractive pay and conditions by:
Tracking pay and conditions locally and regionally
Annual job evaluation
Providing a suggestion scheme with rewards
Providing safe and healthy working environments including smoke free offices through the development of health and safety policies and guidance
Offer a good level of job security
Providing effective communication through team meetings, newsletters, performance and development reviews
Ensure we treat each other with dignity and respect
Providing training and assessment to ensure appropriate standards are achieved
The Parkstone Group will:
Develop services based on client and corporate needs
Provide support and advice to all managers and employees
Provide training relevant to the needs of the business and individuals
Maintain effective records and administration support systems
Support the development of new ways of thinking and working
Maintain accreditations for health, safety, environment and quality
