Establishing a friendly, safe working environment

​(News Portal – Dong Nai) - With the goal of sustainable development and building a professional and dynamic workforce, many businesses in Dong Nai province have improved working conditions and emphasized the development of a friendly environment and the proper implementation of regulations in production. This has fostered a productive and responsible work ethic among employees.  

A friendly and safe working environment helps workers enhance the quality of their products. 

Culturally appropriate behavior in production

At Thien Long Long Thanh Manufacturing Trading Company Limited, employees are not only encouraged to maintain a healthy lifestyle, work safely, and interact with each other in a respectful manner, but they are also required to strictly adhere to the company's rules and regulations. For example, during meal times, workers line up in an orderly manner and use their ID cards to wait for their turn, avoiding any overcrowding or pushing.

According to the company's leadership, in order for a business to achieve sustainable development, it must create a healthy working environment and contribute to cultivating professionalism and a cultural lifestyle among its employees. Based on this principle, every year the company and its labor union launch campaigns to promote production and safety, encouraging employees to participate. As a result, employees have a deeper understanding of the importance of building and developing the company's culture, which motivates them to strive and be more creative in carrying out their assigned tasks and complying with the company's regulations.

In recent years, instead of constantly sending officials to production workshops to remind employees to maintain a clean working environment, Dong Phu Cuong Joint Stock Company (in Dinh Quan district) has implemented flexible methods to encourage employees to voluntarily comply with the company's regulations. One effective method is hanging banners with content about labor regulations and cultural behavior in the production workshops, making it easy for employees to see and follow these guidelines on a daily basis. This approach has gained support and participation from many employees, as it avoids the need for officials to constantly remind and potentially create heavy pressure on workers.

In some businesses, especially those with foreign investments, useful communication channels have been utilized to convey strict production regulations. Employees are made aware that violations will be strictly punished. This is done to establish labor safety regulations, cultural behavior, and responsible work practices.

According to the businesses, a company's culture is not only about treating employees well, but it is also a requirement from partners and customers during negotiations and contract signings. This is the reason why businesses always want employees to accompany them in their development, creating jobs and providing stable income for workers.

Boosting the work ethic of employees

Mr. Tran Ngoc Man, Production Manager at Royal G.M.T Company Limited (in Trang Bom district), stated that building a cultural working environment contributes to improving the effectiveness of business operations and developing the company's brand. In this regard, each employee must possess good ethical qualities, lead a healthy lifestyle, and take the initiative in their work in order to serve as a role model for other employees and contribute to the development of the company.

Recently, in some businesses, employees have reported instances of being pressured to work and experiencing uncivilized behavior, including the use of violence. For example, at the beginning of 2023, there was a case in Nhon Trach district where a foreign manager physically assaulted Vietnamese workers due to a work-related conflict. This not only affected the morale of the employees but also severely damaged the company's reputation with its customers. This highlights the fact that conflicts may still arise during work, requiring stricter measures from businesses.

As one of the companies that regularly participates in organizational events, Eclat Garment Manufacturing Limited Liability Company (in Nhon Trach district) meets cultural standards. The company places great importance on its corporate culture and extends its implementation to all employees. The company is particularly concerned with training employees' work ethics and professional ethics. It consistently takes care of employees' spiritual lives and health, strictly follows occupational safety and hygiene regulations, and improves working conditions for employees. As a result, a united and dedicated workforce is created, fostering a love for the profession.

According to the provincial confederation of labor, in recent years, labor unions at all levels, especially grassroots unions, have done well in disseminating information and educating employees about building the company's culture. This has contributed to increasing trust and maintaining a positive image of employees with a focus on culture, ethics, and professional conduct. Additionally, labor unions organize self-study movements to enhance the knowledge and skills of employees and create opportunities for them to participate in training programs to meet the increasingly high demands of their jobs. ​