Workplaces around the world are experiencing dramatic changes, including labour shortages and notable shifts in what drives employee engagement. To ensure Hudbay is well positioned to continue attracting and retaining top talent, in 2021 we conducted our first global employee engagement survey, asking employees across the Company what they felt is working well in their work environment and what areas could be improved upon.
The surveys were facilitated by a third party to encourage honest feedback, and responses were kept confidential and feedback was aggregated for Hudbay personnel. The questions centred around important engagement topics such as creating a positive and inclusive work environment, meaningful work, manager effectiveness, and views on Hudbay’s leaders. Of the 2,451 employees in Peru, Manitoba, Arizona, Nevada and the corporate office who were sent the survey, 54% responded.
The survey builds on the employee engagement surveys our Peru Business Unit has conducted in the past. For the first time, we will have an organization-wide view of employee feedback and sentiment that we can act on. In 2022, the focus will be on presenting the results to teams, prioritizing the actions needed in both the short and long term, and communicating to employees about what we heard and what we are doing to act on their feedback.