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2013 Sustainability Report
toyota.com.au/toyota/sustainability
The implementation of the transformation strategy has impacted employees.
With 350 compulsory redundancies in our manufacturing operation in April 2012.
The decision to adjust our workforce was a very difficult but necessary, resulting
from challenging business conditions including reduced production volume and
profitability. There were also 20 compulsory redundancies in our security function
as a result of it being outsourced.
Following the redundancies, a key challenge for the company was to connect with
and retain the remaining workforce. A number of milestones achieved during the
year helped us to do this including the opening of the new engine manufacturing
facility. Employee confidence in the company was reflected in 2012’s improved
employee satisfaction index.
Workplace productivity will continue to be an issue for the business and is a key
component of the transformation strategy.
WORKFORCE
ENGAGEMENT
Toyota Australia is undergoing a whole of
business transformation in order to create a
sustainable future. The company is working with
employees to ensure they understand the vital
role they have in this process and why it is critical
to future success.