Hennecke GROUP Achieves Major Milestone in Workplace Culture
Sankt Augustin, December 3, 2025 — The Hennecke GROUP has reached a new benchmark in its global HR and cultural transformation journey: all four Business Units (Germany, USA, China, and Italy), together with their affiliated Sales & Service Units, have earned the prestigious Great Place To Work® certification. This recognition reflects substantial improvements in workplace culture, leadership, and employee engagement across the worldwide organization.
The latest global survey revealed a 22-percentage-point rise in employees rating Hennecke as “a great place to work,” reaching 78% approval in 2025. Participation also hit an all-time high, with 91% of employees worldwide providing feedback—an exceptional level of engagement that underscores trust and transparency within the organization.
The Great Place To Work® certification is one of the world’s most respected assessments of workplace culture. More than 10,000 companies across 60+ countries apply annually, and certification is entirely based on anonymous employee feedback, making it an authoritative indicator of organizational health and employee experience.
Consistent Organizational Development Delivers Measurable Progress
Since 2021, the Hennecke GROUP has implemented a structured and data-driven strategy to strengthen its workplace culture. Results from surveys conducted in 2021, 2023, and 2025 show sustained improvement in nearly every category measured by the Great Place To Work® workplace culture model.
Key improvements include:
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Internal communication, collaboration, and leadership behavior: +19 to +22 points
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Credibility and respect: +19 points each
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Team spirit and corporate image: +15 points
These gains highlight the success of the company’s commitment to organizational development, leadership enhancement, and consistent cultural transformation.
Hennecke Business System: The Foundation of Success
CEO Thomas Wildt emphasizes that the certification validates the long-term strategy behind the Hennecke Business System (HBS):
“This award is a direct result of our commitment to the Hennecke Business System. We are especially proud that all four Business Units achieved strong results. With the global rollout of HBS, we have built a self-learning organization driven by transparency, measurable performance, and a clear success culture.”
Introduced in 2019, HBS provides a structured framework based on the company’s mission and vision, enabling sustainable growth, continuous improvement, and long-term customer value creation.
Global Initiatives Strengthening Workplace Culture
The certification reflects extensive initiatives implemented across all Hennecke sites. Notable examples include:
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Hennecke Leadership Academy (launched 2021; 100+ graduates)
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Enhanced technical training and knowledge-sharing programs
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Expansion of flexible work models to support work-life balance
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Comprehensive health and wellness programs
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Upgraded infrastructure and modernized workplaces
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Strengthening community ties through team-building, charity events, and social activities
These actions collectively reinforce a culture of collaboration, trust, and continuous learning—key components of a thriving global workforce.
Stronger Connection and Shared Identity
Beyond structural improvements, the 2025 survey shows significant growth in emotional engagement:
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Pride in company achievements: +9 points
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Pride in working for Hennecke: +13 points
More than 90% of employees reported fair treatment regardless of nationality, gender, ethnicity, or sexual orientation—demonstrating that Hennecke has successfully built a culture grounded in inclusion, respect, and equal opportunity.
A Long-Term Commitment to Cultural Excellence
Jens Frandrup, Vice President Human Resources, highlighted the importance of continuing this momentum:
“We are proud of this result, but the work does not end here. Workplace culture is an ongoing journey. This certification marks an important milestone, and we remain fully committed to further improvement.”
The latest survey also identified areas where additional development is needed. These insights will shape future HR strategies and organizational initiatives as the Hennecke GROUP continues its long-term investment in a strong and sustainable workplace culture.
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