Translations

EPSILON puts its employees first as it has always done so

3. Labor relations / working conditions

Working conditions

Sector Industry

Year 2016

Country Madagascar

Transmitter

Context

Epsilon is a textile factory engaged in social and environmental issues. The company was created 25 years ago on 3 fundamental values: Provide employees with greater wages (almost 3 times the minimum wage), ensure a high level of security within the company, and feed employees during the day.

This has always been and will always be an objective logical and necessary for the proper development of this business. Year after year, the company has worked with its customers and its employees to move forward and stay on top of global requirements.

Objectives

Constantly develop a safe and flourishing environment for its employees
Go beyond the business side, develop and enhance the social environment of Madagascan employees and families.
Inspire competitors by showing them the profit of a CSR policy approach.

APPROACH

During 25 years of development, different projects have been implemented which benefits its employees:

Transport is organized for employees to come to work
Four weeks of holiday have been implemented.
Treatment of water at the work place with a phytosanitary treatment.
Scholarships are awarded to employees children
Continuous training is provided to employees
Epsilon has installed a production process that matches lean management.
Epsilon hosts its own medical system
Gym lessons for executives (everyday) and once a month for the workers (zumba, stretching)