Dear readers,
RWTÜV GmbH functions as the strategic management and financial holding company of the RWTÜV Group. Our task is thus to manage all essential group activities and expand the corporate group – meaning we can offer our subsidiaries a view of the bigger picture, and we can focus more intensely on developing values such as integrity, entrepreneurship, diversity, and sustainability. This is how we support our subsidiaries while they continue to concentrate on their day-to-day business. Examples include the learnings from our World Women’s Challenge or the meeting of the leadership initiative in Cologne!
Combating the shortage of skilled workers is now part of our daily business. Nevertheless, or perhaps precisely because of this, we are actively involved in this as a group. This newsletter edition therefore once again focuses on HR – we never tire of emphasizing: good internal human resource management as well as skilled recruiting are vital for survival these days.
In this issue, we are also dedicating a special focus to our subsidiary Enoplan, which is not only successfully touring Germany with a new trade fair format but has also given itself a new brand image. Also, in the best sense of the word, a top employer in close coordination with the employees.
This month, we are launching the newsletter in a – in our opinion – more reader-friendly format. In the email, you will only find a short „introductory text.“ If we pique your interest, you can click through to the full article. This way, our emails will no longer be as long, and you can easily switch between topics.
Read and judge for yourself! We wish you great enjoyment
Your
Thomas Biedermann and Fabian Fechner
Sporty.
The „Leadership Training for the Second Management Level“ initiative entered its next round. Thirteen colleagues met in a relaxed setting at the German Sport & Olympic Museum in Cologne. Using sports as an example, trainers Wibke Schindler and Elke Gogolin, along with their colleague Jörg Krause, demonstrated how playing with one's own limits can lead to a much better assessment of the opponent's limits afterwards. In short presentations and workshops, including those by RWTÜV HR Business Partner Natascha Winter and RWTÜV Managing Director Thomas Biedermann, the focus was primarily on content and know-how for effective HR. Employee motivation, leadership, and discussions were central, as were talent and potential development, team building, and team development.
The supporting program, including a visit to a brewery and a guided tour of Cologne Cathedral, rounded off the informative program.
Inspired.
The RWTÜV management and the organizing team around Natascha Winter enthusiastically welcomed the 14 creative ideas submitted as part of the World Women’s Challenge 2024 to strengthen women and their interests within the RWTÜV Group. The overall picture was so inspiring that the decision-making committee decided to pursue not just a few selected proposals, but all of them.
To approach this practically, four clusters were formed under the following headings:
- Awareness / MINT / Training / Testimonials
- Rotation / Re-entry / Part-time / Compatibility
- Visibility / Opportunities / Support / Networking / WISTA
- Equal pay / Prevention
Under the guidance of selected HR managers and with the participation of the respective idea generators, strategies and implementation plans are now being developed and integrated into everyday work as quickly as possible. For others interested, participation in this RWTÜV HR Business Partner... Natascha Winter Open anytime.
Convincing.
Driven, not least, by significant changes in the energy market, RWTÜV subsidiary Enoplan has undergone a special change process in recent years. This process was managed and coordinated by, among others, Tanja Müller, Assistant to the Managing Director. Her areas of responsibility include strategic and conceptual projects, as well as the development of a consistent corporate identity, including a compelling and impactful external representation of the company.
Ms. Müller, why did Enoplan need a new brand identity?
In recent years, numerous changes have occurred in the energy market, necessitating a realignment of our business areas and an internal transformation process.
We had to reposition our company for the future. Therefore, over the past two years, we have taken various steps and developed new strategies. This included adapting business processes, introducing new products or services, and optimizing our internal structures.
We then wanted to make these significant internal changes visible through a new brand identity. Based on the new brand identity, our entire external presentation will now be revised, especially our internet presence, which will enable user-friendly access to our new products and services.
What was the process like?
In collaboration with a corporate design agency, we identified the core of our brand, including all its unique aspects, goals, and contrasts, through interviews with colleagues. From this, we were able to derive our corporate identity, objectives, and culture. The direct involvement of employees enabled us to develop a brand strategy based on the actual needs and values of our organization. In a subsequent brand workshop with representatives from customer service teams and management, the sentiment from the various departments was aligned with the management's perspective.
In the subsequent brand analysis and with various feedback rounds with us, the agency developed the central brand strategy for Enoplan, our core values, a mission, a vision, and a brand character. Based on this, a suitable design was finally created.
And how is the new look being received?
We were actually surprised only when we received a single proposal from the agency. But since all employees were intensely involved in the long process, the new logo and the overall design have thrilled us all. We see our values reflected, and we find ourselves, our mission, and our vision perfectly represented. The logo combines the central themes of energy, customer proximity, sustainability, and communication. It appears fresh, modern, and has a high recognition value. We are firmly convinced that the new brand identity will support us in further consolidating and expanding our position as a quality leader in the energy sector!
Energetic.
On April 11, 2024, the first Enoplan Energy Trade Fair took place at the RWTÜV corporate headquarters in Essen. It is not surprising that the kickoff event was fully booked shortly after the dates were announced, as the program exclusively featured „hot topics.“ The 45-minute presentations covered subjects such as energy purchasing, self-generation and refunds, energy efficiency systems, and sustainability management.
The Enoplan expert team arrived in full force, consisting of CEO Ralf Schade, and speakers Ulrike Jäger, Henrique Zenere, Rik Amberger, David Eiermann, and Tobias Bloch. ENOMETRIK Managing Director Johannes Fast also spoke on the topic of measurement technology.
45 business representatives formed an expert audience that not only had their many questions about legal reporting deadlines or refund options, purchasing strategies, e-mobility, standards, or ESG addressed by the presentations, but could also discuss them in detail during the subsequent networking and while exploring the additional thematic exhibition.
Further dates and registration options can be found at https://www.enoplan.de/enoplan-fachmessen-2024/.