At HGG,
employees and their passion come first
Lisa Hoogeveen is an HR advisor in Wieringerwerf at HGG: Masters in 3D profiling.* Around 120 professionals work for HGG worldwide. All with a great passion for innovation, collaboration, and thinking in terms of possibilities. The employees come first. Training and development is therefore an important focus within the International. Much to the delight of the HR Advisor.
Thinking in possibilities
‘I have been working at HGG with great pleasure since 2018,’ says Lisa. ‘Back then, attention was already being paid to developing employees. Now, even more is possible. Especially since I discovered how many subsidies are available in technology. Then I start thinking in possibilities! For example, 80% of our employees have taken a course, training, or career track in the past year. On a voluntary basis, of course. The point is that people are intrinsically motivated to grow, to learn something new. I always ask the question: What do YOU want?’
Employees who are no longer in the right place
I came into contact with MEPD because of an employee whom we wanted to guide towards other work: a Work-to-Work program. Thanks to A&O subsidies, I was able to choose from several agencies. Joost from MEPD stopped by and we just clicked. It was inspiring; he is a great sparring partner. Since then, MEPD has guided several more employees through transitions to new jobs. Although I know these people are no longer in the right place, they often don’t feel that themselves yet. They are sad and unsettled. I find it very valuable that I can offer them a program. So that they can move in a direction that suits them better. And hopefully, they will come to realize that, too.
What really suits me?
I also use coaching programs from MEPD for employees. Sometimes an employee no longer knows exactly where they stand. Or an employee is searching; what truly suits me? In these situations, we encourage them to make use of a career program. To further tap into their potential. Besides, it’s nice that there is someone to listen to you. Someone who provides you with tools and knows what you need to keep growing. A personality test or competency test brings so much clarity.
Helping people to be happy at work
If these people become happier at work, in our organization, and just in general, then I am happy too. You could say that is my passion: I want to help people be happy at work. When I see that passion reflected in the employees, I want to do a lot for them!’ says Lisa.
*3D Profiling is an automated process that cuts three-dimensional shapes into metal tubes, beams, and other profiles: They design and build machines, but more on the software side.
