About Coloplast Limited

Coloplast develops products and services that make life easier for people with very personal and private medical conditions. Working closely with the people who use their products, they create solutions that are sensitive to their individual needs.

To reward employees for their continued efforts in helping customers, the organisation run 'platinum awards'. These awards celebrate the hard work, exceptional effort and dedication of employees across the business who have outperformed their targets. These individual winners receive holiday vouchers worth £5000, plus five days extra holiday. The runner up receives holiday vouchers worth £2000, plus two days extra holiday. All other nominees for the award receive £250 of John Lewis vouchers.

Coloplast is a growing company which does mean increased production. Each time they develop new products or improve existing products, they try where possible to consider green technologies and materials. They are committed to reducing plastic waste and at their own sites are working to reach the target of recycling 35% of production waste by 2020.

The company provide an Employee Assistance Programme which is available to all employees, 24hrs per day, seven days a week. This is completely confidential, and employees can call for advice in any area of their home/work life.

What is it like to work for Coloplast Limited

Leadership

91% of staff agreed:

This organisation is run on strong values / principles

Throughout the business Coloplast operate an "open door" policy where individuals are encouraged to speak to their managers on a regular basis, rather than only when there is an issue. They also pride themselves on being close to their customers and regularly listen into consumer calls to ensure they are aware of what the day to day issues are and will all regularly undertake visits to customers with their field based teams.

91% of staff agreed:

This organisation is run on strong values / principles

My Company

93% of staff agreed:

I feel proud to work for this organisation

Representatives from each department at Coloplast meet with the Country Manager and HR Director, where they discuss ideas on how they can make Coloplast an even better place to work. The team are highly engaged and offer ideas and suggestions generated from the wider employee population.

93% of staff agreed:

I feel proud to work for this organisation

Fair Deal

74% of staff agreed:

I am happy with the pay and benefits I receive in this job

Employees are rewarded for their efforts in a range of ways, including the Employee of the Year and People Manager of the Year awards, announced at the end of year party. Customer Care recognise the employee of the month, with employees nominating their peers. Winners receive an additional day of holiday, and a caricature drawing of the winner is displayed in the office.

74% of staff agreed:

I am happy with the pay and benefits I receive in this job

Learn more about the 8 factors of workplace engagement here

Benefits:

Women

At least 40% of senior managers are women
Holidays

Companies offering a minimum of 26 days annual leave to all employees
Health Insurance

Companies offering private health insurance for all employees
Pensions

Companies offering a final salary scheme to all employees, or one in which the employer's contribution is at least 5%
Maternity

At least 10 weeks’ full pay or generous alternative