Guild is the proud recipient of the national Australian Human Resources Institute 'Excellence in People Management' award for Small, Private Enterprise for 2004-05. We are very appreciative of the recognition this award has had of our culture and people strategies, and congratulate our people on making Guild a great place to work!
Culture and Careers
Guild places a strong emphasis on careers and not just jobs. Many of our employees have been with us for a long time – some as long as twenty-five years! Guild also actively promotes an equal balance between work and home life, whether that be family, sport, friends or community service.
All staff are encouraged to develop within the context of our "C.L.E.R.P.I.T.” values:
- C ustomer Centricity
- L earning
- E njoyment
- R espect
- P ersonal Best
- I ntegrity
- T rust
At Guild, we live and breathe our values. We endeavour to treat all our internal customers and colleagues with the same professionalism and quality of service as we treat our external customers. We operate within the parameters of integrity and trust. We enjoy ourselves and seek to do our personal best. And we have fun! Work shouldn't be boring. You spend too much time at work to not be happy, motivated and excited about your career!
Business Environment
All staff take part in an annual climate survey called ‘Link'. Results from this survey feed directly into the business and strategic plans for forthcoming years.
Employees are also encouraged to develop their capabilities in accordance with their chosen career direction and the needs of the business. Guild strives to achieve employee satisfaction by:
- Fostering an environment that enables and rewards learning
- Providing opportunities to handle new challenges
- Rewarding the achievement of business goals
Training & Development
Investment in our people ensures that Guild is well equipped to capitalise on our past success and to meet the challenges which lie ahead.
Guild believes strongly in ongoing training and development – it is one of our core values! Guild budgets to send staff on courses, workshops, seminars and programs every year. All staff are invited to spend time discussing their personal and professional training needs with their manager at least once a year, and implementing a training and development plan.
We consider improving our people capability as not only a key organisational activity and good for employees, it is a crucial factor in delivering better solutions for our clients and in setting us apart from our competitors.
Diversity
Guild thrives on having a diverse workforce. All Guild employees are required to uphold the principles of anti-discrimination in all dealings with current and prospective employees. No employment-related decision or action will be made on the basis of race, colour, gender, political opinion, national extraction or social origin.
About Guild
Guild is a niche, national provider of insurance and financial services. Established in 1963, Guild has undergone significant growth in its 40 years. It has expanded in size, in the spectrum of products it offers, and the variety of clients that can receive our trademark service.
Guild distinguishes itself from the other Australian-based insurance organisations by focusing on healthcare professions and by conducting the majority of its business with the endorsement of the respective professional associations.
As at May 2005, the company is approaching 250 employees throughout Australia, representing a growth of 38% from February 2004. Guild has twelve regional offices around the country and it's National Office is located in Hawthorn, Victoria.
For more information, please visit our website at www.guildifs.com.au
