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Employment
FGB is an Australian Natural Products Company.
We manufacture and market a range of essential oil products, OTC pharmaceuticals, nutritional supplements, household products, personal care products and medical devices
in pharmacies and supermarkets throughout Australia,
and in a growing number of export markets.
Key brands include Bosisto’s Eucalyptus and extralife Nutritionals including Euky Bear. We also distribute Vicks Home Health and Braun ThermoScan.
Employment
The Company philosophy is based around safe, natural
and effective products. The key focus on natural health
and wellbeing is enacted where possible throughout the Company. The Company is committed to operating
in an ethical manner as a responsible corporate citizen
and therefore adopts socially and environmentally
sustainable practices throughout the business.
Staff Commitment
The Company is focused on the professional and personal development of staff and has a strong commitment
to staff training and development.
Initiatives for staff include:
- Regular staff training
- Company covering half the cost of self development training
- Monthly social activities including morning teas
and lunches
- End of Year function
- Lunch room and staff kitchen
- Availability of house at Inglewood for staff use,
including use of Company car and petrol
- Flexibility to support / family friendly policies
- Monthly Company newsletter
- Winter initiative of free flu shot / product
Occupational Health & Safety (OH&S)
The Company prides itself on years of successful business trading ensuring safety compliance to employees, suppliers, contractors, visitors, customers and the community.
Safety is of paramount importance and is maintained
to ensure the workplace, equipment, processes, procedures and products comply with all relevant statutory and regulatory codes of practice.
Fair & Equitable Workplace
The Company is committed to conducting its business
in a way which ensures fair, equitable and non-discriminatory employment and operational practices. It is our aim to provide a working environment which maximises the talent, potential and contribution of all employees and ensures equal opportunity for all.
Employment
Since 1996 FGB has utilised the services of several sheltered workshops who provide support to persons with a disability. These include Hi-City, South East Industries and Nadrasca. Staff from these workshops are engaged to carry out various packaging activities both on site at FGB and at their own premises. FGB liases with local businesses to help create employment for those who are not able to enter the workforce.
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