Staff Profile• Ethnicity of Staff –– 22 Maori– 16 Pakeha– 6 Pacific island– 2 Indian– 2 French

• Age Profile – 25% under 25 years old• 8 Females• Many struggled in the school system and left with almost no

formal qualifications – they left to get a job as early as possible

The Training Process

• Initial training is focused on Health and Safety• Then Level 2 is our minimum requirement –

often their first taste ofNational Certificates– We present certificates at Monthly BBQ for each

unit passed ( cheer them all on – recognise success on the journey – not just at the end)

• This is a taste – then they are encouraged to move on….– Level 3, 4 or more….– Apprenticeships etc

Company Culture

• We expect staff to participate and therefore support them through their training

• Peer Group Pressure – everybody else is in training

• A Trainer/Assessor is provided• The company cares and acknowledges success• Improvement is part of our culture

The Trainer/Assessor

• A huge part of our success is due to the personality, experience and skills of our trainer/assessor

• Willie is Maori and relates well to all the students• He has experience – he worked his way up

through the industry• He speaks their language and understands their

issues• He is trusted

National Certificates 1/1/13 – 11/8/14

Successes• 134 Unit standards passed July 2013 – August 2014• Northpine has been a finalist in The FITEC National training

awards 3 times for “Training Company of the Year – Wood Manufacturing”

• Northpine won the FITEC “Outstanding Business Performance through Training” award in 2013

• Northpine was a finalist in the Northland Business awards “Excellence in Business - Large Business” 2012, 2013, 2014

• Northpine won the “Workplace Safety” award and the “Judges Commendation” award in 2013

• Northpine was a finalist in the “Workplace Safety” award 2014

Mayoral RecognitionSix additional staff missed the presentation

Mikal Nielsen – Sounds Easy• A Personal Coach and specialist in Team Development.

• Mikal specializes in upgrading mental "Operating Systems" so you can effectively run the "programs" you and your staff want and need to.– Assists with getting really clear on want you want with your

life (and business) and then helping you to achieve it.– Helps us awaken to who we truly are as a human being and

thus creates more inner stillness, a sense of inner peace and a very strong sense of purpose and fulfilment.

– Assists with “conflict” and how to manage it.

• Assisting with our FISH! and Gung Ho Initiatives

FISH! and Gung Ho• FISH! Is a parable based on the world famous Pike Place fish

market, a very successful fishmonger. The aim is to assist you to love the work you do – even if you can’t always do the work you love.– Play– Make their day– Be there– Choose your attitude

• Gung Ho is another parable which focuses on increasing productivity by fostering excellent morale in the Workplace.– The spirit of the squirrel – Having worthwhile work– The way of the beaver – Be in control of achieving the goal– The gift of the goose – Cheering each other on

“The Northpine Experience”• March – MANAGING YOUR OWN MONEY – bought in expertise from Westpac Bank – covered

Budgeting, Interest rates, Mortgages etc. • May – COMMUNICATION – Venture Group - How to communicate with your partner, kids and work

colleagues. • July – HEALTH AND SAFETY – • Cancer Society – Prostrate and skin cancer as well as smoking• Heart Foundation – Healthy eating • H&S equipment – how to use it and the best type to use for the job done.• Family Violence – Enough is Enough: presented by the family of a victim of family violence• Asthma Society • SEPTEMBER: THE WORLD ECONOMY – the influence it has on the country and the industry as a

whole. Rodney Dickens an economist, Tony Collins CEO NZ Chamber of Commerce Northland. • DECEMBER – CAREERS & CAREER PATHWAYS

It makes them think about life outside work . The Family Violence presentation was particularly impactful

Other support for Employees• Literacy and numeracy• EPA Counselling• Christmas Club – Savings plan• Kiwi Saver – 100% membership• Southern Cross Membership• Customer/staff feedback surveyed and responded to• Northpine News• Smoothie Bike – encouraging healthy living

Smoothie Bike

Why does a business bother with Training?

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Gross Margin

Northpines success through training is due to a commitment to invest the time and money, the effort and perseverance of Gaylene to make it rewarding and relevant, and the desire of the staff to succeed.

Now…a few words from those who have done it.• Edward Wilson• Te Rauna Pene