People

Gorenje's accomplishments involve investment into the development of human resources, the professional education of employees, management training, research and development activities as well as the promotion of innovation and an indigenous entrepreneurial spirit of endeavour. Gorenje operates in a considerably mature line of business where one can only succeed through the application of knowledge, know-how, innovation, active collaboration with centres of education and learning, and last  - but by no means least – the capacity to engage a loyal and creative workforce.

Gorenje considers its workforce to be its greatest single asset. Every individual is of importance to the company, and most crucial of all are those whose dedication, innovation and spirit improve products and enhance operational efficiency.

Employee loyalty - which is well developed at Gorenje due to excellent working conditions, secure employment prospects, as well as opportunity for ongoing education and professional training - is very high.  As a result of this, the quality of workmanship and endeavour is able to meet the elevated requirements that are set out in the company's export-oriented developmental objectives.

Knowledge is power, and power leads to pre-eminence; and thus the ongoing education and training of all employees is constantly promoted at Gorenje. With the future very much in mind, particular attention has been paid to the edification of younger members of staff over recent years. Through a variety of management and business training programmes, junior employees gain the necessary capacities and qualifications to eventually hold the most responsible positions within the company. Particular attention is focussed on advanced training programmes which foster excellence in the workplace as well as the personal growth of the individual.

In addition to work and training, Gorenje also places major significance on those activities which foster creativity and the spirit of innovation in both the working as well as broader social environments. Activities and productions in the field of culture are therefore highly appreciated within the concern, while Gorenje’s own Cultural Association is most active. 

Company employees and their families are also encouraged to participate in a variety of activities organised by the Gorenje Recreation Association which offers participation in various courses as well as a range of other benefits.

Gorenje also actively participates in numerous programmes devised in conjunction with a wide variety of organizations based in the district in which it operates. The firm actively fosters relationships and co-operation with the Velenje Municipality as well as others in the Celje and Savinja Valley region. Further to this, Gorenje annually sponsors and makes donations to a variety of nationally important projects in the fields of culture, sport, science and health.

Through the implementation of new safety concepts, Gorenje is evermore successful in the reduction - and thus ultimately the elimination  - of working environment related risks. Sick leave due to work-related injury and illness is on the decline. In addition to ongoing instruction and training in relation to health and safety at work, fire protection and environmental management, Gorenje employees are also given the option of joining preventive medical and health care programmes.