Talent attraction and retention 

Our people are our priority. They give us an enormous competitive advantage, provide superior service to our customers, and exemplify our exceptional culture. Recruiting and retaining the best talent is critical for supporting our growth plans under Sunbelt 4.0. 

Our people strategy is focused on accurate recruitment which means finding the right people for the right openings and accurately communicating to candidates what the job entails alongside the benefits of working for Sunbelt. Once through the door, our investments in safety and wellbeing, personal and professional growth, compensation and reward structure and inclusion are important retention enablers. 

We are also committed to supporting veterans and aspire to be an employer of choice for people leaving the military. Our goal is for veterans to be able to find a fulfilling workplace at Sunbelt where they can enrich our culture and contribute to achieving our goals. The skills gained during active service match well with the skills we are looking for in positions across our business, from our skilled trades to leadership roles. 

Pay and benefits 

Pay and benefits is one of the most significant factors in attracting and retaining the best people. Our employees’ pay and benefits are made up of competitive fixed pay and a range of benefits and incentive programmes to motivate employees and support our business’ success. In North America we have adopted a Leading Wage approach to ensure all employees are paid an hourly rate more than the state and federal recommended rates and at a level which is competitive to the market.

Employee engagement and wellbeing

Getting ongoing feedback on how our staff are feeling and then making any changes necessary, is crucial to maintaining a happy and fulfilled workforce. We pride ourselves on having a strong culture, with a strong sense of purpose amongst our team members who take their responsibilities to assist customers and communities seriously. There is also a strong sense of pride in a job well done, such as when we are helping people get back to normal after a natural disaster.  

When our staff are on top form, they provide the best service to our customers. We promote employee wellbeing on a daily basis.