No jobs were lost due to the pandemic and staff training and development opportunities have continued and continue to grow at an impressive rate through modern digital programs.
Although 2020 will go down in history as the year that brought perhaps the biggest -perhaps- challenges in the business sector, McDonald's has managed to stay true to its values, vision and goals! It ensured a safe and healthy working environment, maintaining all existing jobs and announcing, at the same time, from May 2020, new jobs in all its restaurants in Cyprus.
For 24 years, since 1997 when she opened her first restaurant in Finikoudes in Larnaca, she continues to put man at the top of her priorities. Although Covid-19 brought changes to all companies worldwide, the Company managed not to allow conditions to panic its staff. For their own safety, but also for the people who trust it, it implemented from the beginning a special action plan which, as it turned out, was and remains very effective. No position was lost and staff training and development opportunities continued and continue to grow at an impressive rate through modern digital programs.
Rewarding is part of her culture
Amidst all this global uncertainty caused by Covid-19, McDonald's continues to maintain an employer profile that rewards its people for their talent, effort, enthusiasm and excellent service.
Development of its people
The development of McDonald's people is always one of the key priorities of the Company and you become through a structured people development program that is implemented from the very first stages that a person is employed in the Company and reaches the development of senior executives.
The results of this program can be seen from the more than 50 internal promotions that took place in the last year and a half.
Employee Appreciation Day
“We're here for you” McDonald's sang with Hovig, wanting to thank its staff, as part of a groundbreaking celebration of “Employee Appreciation Day” that took place on 26.10.2020. Aiming to turn this day into an annual event, Hovig, accompanied by a guitar and in a positive mood, visited various McDonald's restaurants throughout Cyprus, giving everyone a unique surprise.
He suddenly opened the door of the restaurants and dedicated the meaningful song “Here for you” to them, as a sign of gratitude for the effort they make every day. In addition to the token gifts and additional surprises, the customers had the opportunity to reward them through pleasant interactive actions – of course observing all health and safety measures.
He is interested in how they feel about managing the pandemic
It is no coincidence that when McDonald's refers to its people, it often speaks of its large family. This is how she wants them to feel, as members of a large family, and in this way she treats each one individually, no matter where her restaurants are located. That is why it is important to know how they feel, especially at work, and how they see the ways of managing it in the context of the pandemic.
Recently, through questionnaires answered by her staff, it turned out that they are particularly pleased with the measures implemented and continue to feel safe in their work environment. They also move and evolve in a pleasant space that offers them significant motivation, as well as professional and personal support!
The positive climate and the prevailing satisfaction is not something that caused surprise -but also complacency- in the Company, as since March 2020 the health and safety measures have been strengthened.
Turn to online staff training
McDonald's is dynamically opening the door to digital technology and education for its staff, with results that are more than encouraging. Wanting to adapt to the new data imposed by the pandemic, it turned to distance online education, introducing new technologies and processes, such as Human Resource Management Information Systems (HRIS). Undoubtedly, the continuous professional training plays an important role in the profile of a well-trained staff, since it actually increases their self-confidence, develops their skills and gives a comparative advantage to the Company. Speaking of privileges and incentives, McDonald's gives you a lot
Why work at McDonald's restaurants?
The answer is impossible to give in just a few lines, because the motivation, privileges and rewards it offers to its people, are definitely many! Although it often rewards its staff with various actions, it is soon preparing to announce a privileged program for its employees. The ultimate goal is to prove that each one is unique and worthy, that everyone has talents and everyone has skills that they have either not discovered or have not yet cultivated.
The best investment is the investment in Human Resources!
What happens when a Company chooses to invest more in its people? McDonald's insists – and rightly so – on giving the same answer: it is evolving, staying productive and constantly cultivating a pleasant climate of mutual trust, cooperation and respect!
Because at McDonald's, every single person, in whatever professional position in their restaurants, hides talents, abilities and skills.
contact info
Human Resources Department Athens 30 – 32, 6023, Larnaca Avenue
Phone: +35724818131
Email: [email protected]
https://www.mcdonalds.com.cy
