Our social impact
Health, safety and well-being
In the printing industry, the total absenteeism due to illness and disability in 2022 was 6.5%, while nationally this is 5.6%. For our industry, this represents a 1.1% increase in relation to 2021; an increase that is greater than nationally and in the industry as a whole. The difference in absenteeism between large and small companies is substantial. For companies with 100+ employees, the national average is 6.3%, while this is 3.5% for companies with fewer than 10 employees (source: A&O Fonds Grafimedia branche, Grafimedia in cijfers 2022). With these figures in mind, managing absenteeism is high on our agenda. This is translated into policies concerning ‘Adjusted work rather than staying at home sick’. Nevertheless, we also saw a sharp increase in absenteeism to 6.6% in 2023, as the unfortunate result of various long-term situations of disability, sometimes without any prospect of recovery.
As at 31 December:
| 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| absenteeism reports | 285 | 589 | 543 |
| % absence | 6,6* | 4,7 | 4,8 |
| accidents resulting in injury | 2 | 1 | 2 |
*Exclusive of Wilco Art Books BV
We focus on safety, health, and well-being on a constant basis. We are alert to unsafe situations and the possible risks of damage to health. After all, each and every unsafe situation is one too many. Risks were (re)identified and (re)assessed in 2023 by conducting the Grafimedia Risk Inventory and Evaluation at all locations. If required, measures were and are taken to prevent or immediately eliminate risks. In 2023, two accidents resulting in injury occurred. Both situations involved minor injuries, for Fortunately, there were no cases involving hospitalisation or permanent injury.
The importance of a safe work environment, both physical and mental, is communicated internally through regular consultations, annual presentations to staff, and the newsletter through Bamboo. A whistleblower scheme is in place, and a certified confidential advisor is available for anyone within the organisation.
Sustainable employability
Our industry is an ageing industry. Over the last two decades, the influx of young people has declined sharply and the number of older-age workers is increasing. The average age has risen to 46.5 years in 2022 from 42.3 years in 2010 (source: A&O Fonds Grafimedia branche, Grafimedia in cijfers 2022). We too are facing the ageing of our workforce, which requires continued attention to be focused on sustainable employability. This is a topic that is high on our agenda and which translates into policy concerning ‘How do we ensure optimal health and activity for all in the future?’. For example, employees are encouraged to opt for a gym subscription through the working expenses scheme (werkkostenregeling; WKR).
As at 31 December:
| 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| number of FTEs | 446 | 460 | 433 |
| % 15-30 years | 6,3 | 7,6 | 6,5 |
| % 30-45 years | 19,0 | 21,3 | 21,2 |
| % 45-67 years | 74,7 | 71,1 | 72,3 |
Training
We cannot do without the human capital of our organisation. We focus on providing our staff with interesting work in a decisive organisation. Skilled professionals are indispensable in producing high-grade product quality and services, as well as for effective and efficient management. From the basis of competence management, we continue to invest in education, training courses, and career development. All legally mandatory (refresher) training courses have obviously been offered and attended. In 2023, 32 employees completed a training course.
Boosting enthusiasm for our profession among the younger generation is vital for the future, which led us to provide pupils and students with the opportunity to do work placements at our company.
Unfortunately, we were unable to fill any trainee posts in 2023. However, in the same year, two students with an apprenticeship position completed their training course through the Beroepsbegeleidende Leerweg (Professional practical skills course).
Diversity and inclusion.
Our industry is technical and industrial in nature, in which on average more men (68%) than women (32%) work. This is especially true for offset printing. Women do, however, show increased participation in the (creative) preparation and finishing of graphic products (source: A&O Fonds Grafimedia branche, Grafimedia in cijfers 2022). We also clearly recognise this in our workforce, although the number of women is gradually increasing.
As at 31 December:
| 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| number of FTEs | 446 | 460 | 433 |
| % male | 85,0 | 86,5 | 88,7 |
| % female | 15,0 | 13,5 | 11,3 |
Within Wilco, there is room for people who are distanced from the labour market, such as individuals with an occupational disability. Working with the Amfors Group, the social employment services of Amersfoort and the surrounding municipalities, we are focusing on making work available to all. In 2023, 8 people (1 employee at Wilco, how many Amfors people) had a suitable position in a suitable workplace at Wilco, where they were provided with the opportunity to deploy their individual qualities.
Donating with an Impact
We look beyond our employees from our social responsibility. In conjunction with The Hunger Project Nederland, we invest to end hunger. The Hunger Project Nederland is part of an international non-profit organisation committed to a sustainable end to chronic hunger worldwide. They support people in Africa, South Asia, and Latin America to build a future on their own, without hunger. As a member of Odisha’s 100, Wilco specifically makes out a case for female leaders in Odisha, one of India’s poorest states. The Hunger Project trains and mentors female village council members during their 5-year terms to increase their impact and allow for sustainable changes. In addition to a financial contribution, Wilco is committed to promoting The Hunger Project’s approach and this women leadership programme among our employees, customers, suppliers and private network to inspire others to end hunger in India. The Hunger Project has an ANBI status and CBF accreditation. For donating with impact. This project ended on 31 December 2023.
The Stichting Stelvio for Life www.stelvioforlife.nlraises funds for research into the personal treatment of cancer targeted at individual patients and based on DNA analysis of tumour tissue. This increases the odds of a successful treatment with fewer side effects. To this end, every year the 1,533-meter-high Stelvio mountain pass in Italy is conquered as part of various sporting events. In addition, attention and a contribution is made to the Warchild Foundation, www.warchild.nl, because children do not belong in war.
Compliance with Legislation
To us, compliance with employment remuneration, terms of employment and working conditions are a matter of course; we apply the Grafimedia collective agreement. Wilco has a Works Council. There are no issues concerning competent authority; in 2023, no enforcement audits were carried out by the Labour Inspectorate or other body. Nor were any fines or penalties imposed.
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