HEADQUARTER
A year of challenges
No shutdown during lockdown
Since the beginning of the year, the Coronavirus COVID-19 has had a firm grasp on Germany and the
whole world. As a globally active machine manufacturer, we have also been feeling the impacts. Starting with a ban for all business trips to and from China, we have reacted immediately according to the developments at hand and switched over to Video conferences where possible. In an effort to protect our employees, we announced a code of conduct that has continuously been adjusted to the latest developments of the pandemic.
Right now, we rely mostly on videoconferences with clients, partners and suppliers, allowing only important appointments to still take place. Internal meetings follow the same rules. In some cases, this doesn´t fully replace a personal conversation whilst viewing machine drawings or a production status, but safety always comes first. Whenever possible, walking around the office buildings has to be avoided using the telephone or digital communication tools is the preferable alternative. If this is not possible in urgent cases, there is a strict obligation to wear a mask on our entire premises.
The only exception is when seated at the personal workdesk with safe distance to other people. Additional measures such as regular ventilation of offices and meeting rooms, strictly following the hygiene rules – at work and at home – and constantly maintaining safety distances to others are essential. Home Office work allows enough space for the remaining people working in the office buildings. Furthermore, the cafeteria is closed until further notice to reduce the risk of infection amongst our employees. Every suspicion of infection with the Coronavirus
must be reported to our human resources department and the local health authority immediately.
This way strict, additional measures can be taken right away. In the meantime we bought a sufficient number of rapid tests
our own qualified and trained personal can use.
Although presented with these challenges, the work of the #JOESTeam was never and will not be compromised. Thanks to modern communication methods and flexible working models, we can continue our work without major constraints.
Dr. Marcus Wirtz
Weitere Beiträge
JOEST delivered two high-performance vibrating feeder including tunnel frame, discharge chute and needle gate, each one feeding gabbro up to an edge length of 700 mm as a free stockpile discharge. Our focus was on a robust, blockage-free, wear-optimized and installation-friendly design.
Under the motto #JOESTogether, we organized for the first time an EM pack-watching on our site. It was a fantastic event where we celebrated our community and team spirit.
On the occasion of the farewell of the long-serving managing director, the entire staff of JOEST organized a collective fundraising campaign for the nearby children’s hospice Gut Feismann. A total of over 1,200 euros was collected by the #JOESTeam and ultimately rounded up to 3,500 euros by the management.
Münster
The Job Fair 2024 in Münster was a complete success for us. We are especially proud of our first-time participation as exhibitors.