FOR A COMPANY that specialises in supplying the oil and gas industries, it follows that FMC Technologies is also keen to tap into the energy and engagement of its workforce. Employees at the Dunfermline-based engineering firm feel that budget and profit aren't the only things driving the business, giving a 62% positive score for this statement. They love working for the organisation (70%), agree that work commitments are not affecting their health (76%) and feel fairly paid compared with others in similar jobs in similar organisations (61%). FMC's strongest overall factor score, at 67% positive, is in the Giving Something Back category, which puts the firm in the top 30 nationally. A charity committee made up of volunteers organises fundraising activities and the company matches money raised. FMC has planning permission to install a wind turbine, which will provide 40% to 50% of the power it will need to power its facility and reduce its carbon emissions by 30%. Employees don't think the company's support of good causes is driven by a desire for good publicity (59% positive and a top 50 result). They believe that FMC makes a positive difference to the world (65%) and puts a lot back into the local community (68%, a top 20 score). An employee assistance programme offers counselling, and in addition to a gym the company offers annual health check-ups and is introducing Scottish Slimmers meetings. Staff get up to 28 days' holiday, can undertake working flexible hours or even work from home. Stress-related symptoms have not been a problem in the last year (a 79% positive score), and the job does not interfere with responsibilities at home (69%). Work pressures don't affect performance either (71%). An engineer earns more than £38,000 on average and perks include profit-related pay, private healthcare and life assurance. Employees feel they receive fair pay for their responsibilities, a 60% positive score, and are happy with their pay and benefits (67%, a top 30 result). Employee recognition schemes are supported by handwritten letters of thanks from the senior managers and include rewards for innovation, terms of service and performance. FMC staff say work is an important part of their lives, a 75% positive score, feel they can make a difference in the organisation (76%) and are proud to work for the company (78%). www.fmctechnologies.com/subsea
