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You're not in Kansas anymore

There's a surprisingly peaceful aura as you walk around the campus of Husky Injection Molding, half an hour north of Toronto in Bolton. Five distinct business units nesting in a cluster of impeccable industrial buildings, just oozing environmental friendliness from every pore.

BARBARA FRANK
[ 2002-07-10 ]

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Husky Injection Moulding sets the standard for safety, environmental friendliness and taking care of its employees.

It's a model of "scerenity". Lush "wildscaping" blankets the area. No pesticides or herbicides, no lawn mowers whining in the distance, only the quiet clicking of occasional bike peddles as employees ride Husky-provided bicycles between buildings quickly, quietly and efficiently.

Peaceful ponds process organically-filtered waste water, recycling 95% of all waste generated by the campus. And just down the road is Copper House, the ultra-kid-friendly child development (day care) facility that's earned international awards in its own right.

Husky's state-of-the-art technologies have positioned this company as a world leader in manufacturing equipment and processes. And their state-of-the-art strategies around people and productivity have differentiated Husky as an employer of choice.

You won't find french fries or junk food on this campus. Garbage in, garbage out.


"Wellness, environment and safety functions are integral parts of the overall strategy of the company, right beside operations, and sales and marketing", boasts Dirk Schlimm, v-p. of human resources. "Our customers buy more than just a product, they're buying the whole organization behind it."

And what an organization!

Husky is the realization of its founder, Mr. Robert Schad, president and CEO. Since the company's inception in 1953, Schad has demonstrated his belief in the relationship between a healthy, balanced lifestyle and productivity, and has spent most of the last 50 years walking the talk.

"I was really surprised when I was told I'd be interviewed by Mr. Schad himself," reflects Paul Thomson, director of public affairs. When a senior executive takes the time to care about you, it's hard not to care back. "He wants to know everything and wants to make sure you're offering your best."

To foster creative thinking and bottom-line productivity, Husky places a strong emphasis on communicating what drives the organization -- the goals, the competition, the nature of their business, and what it takes to be successful. Husky's purpose is "to be a role model of lasting business success based on our core values."

What does Schad demand in return? Husky people are expected to make a contribution, demonstrate proactive environmental responsibility, have a passion for excellence, and show uncompromising honesty. Performance, commitment, enthusiasm.

This company wants YOU -- your focus, your creativity, your motivation, your productivity. And it's designed every aspect of its operations to reflect an open, creative, values-driven machine, even rewarding employees for community work and environmentally-friendly lifestyle choices in their personal lives.

As we chat in the Imagineering Room, Mr.Thomson reflects, "Sometimes we're wrongly portrayed as a country club. But there's a business case for our vision and values. Proactive environmental responsibility, fostering a healthy workforce, and creating an atmosphere where innovation and creativity flourish makes good business sense."

"Take care of your people and your people will take care of your business," ( Paul J. Meyer, motivator and entrepreneur). And it's working!



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