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"At Saint-Gobain, as in many companies, we have tried out mandatory and integral teleworking for a lot of our employees during the containment period. What can we take away from this experience the for the future in terms of working and management methods?",

Claire Pedini, Senior Vice-President, Human Resources and Digital Transformation - Saint-Gobain.

"The numbers are impressive: 6 out of 10 employees say that they sometimes feel isolated within their company. Of course, this loneliness concerns society far beyond the workplace."

Claire Pedini, Senior Vice-President, Human Resources and Digital Transformation - Saint-Gobain.

"Is industry 4.0 an unattainable Eldorado? Full of promise, this Industrial Revolution seems out of reach to many business leaders."

Benoît d'Iribarne, Vice-President, Technology and Industrial Performance - Saint-Gobain.

"Let’s imagine that the built environment is becoming net zero carbon, resource efficient, healthy, inclusive and resilient."

Emmanuel Normant, Vice President for sustainable development -Saint-Gobain.

"Several days ago, I announced the commitment I am making on behalf of the Saint-Gobain Group: Achieve zero net carbon emissions by 2050. This is in line with the target of limiting global warming to 1.5 °C." Pierre-André de Chalendar, Chairman and CEO of Saint-Gobain Group.

"Companies need to reinvent themselves and the younger generations are contributing to this movement. More than ever before, they expect personalized approaches that factor in each person’s individuality",

Claire PEDINI, Senior Vice-President, in charge of Human Resources and Digital Transformation at Saint-Gobain.

"Imagine yourself at a job interview. Instead of rattling on about your smooth career path, you discuss your failures."

Claire Pedini, Senior Vice-President, in charge of Human Resources and Digital Transformation - Saint-Gobain.

"March 8 is International Women’s Day. This is an opportunity for me to share with you several thoughts about gender equality issues in the workplace today."

Claire Pedini, Senior Vice-President, in charge of Human Resources and Digital Transformation - Saint-Gobain.

"Saint-Gobain has been ranked among the 100 most innovative companies in the world for the past eight years. But beyond the rankings, one certainty drives us forward: innovation only has meaning if it is sustainable."

Pierre-André de Chalendar, Chairman and CEO of Saint-Gobain Group.

"Barely three months ago, hope was gaining the upper hand. With the sensational departure of the French Environment Minister, the alarming report by the IPCC, and extreme weather events occurring in the four corners of the globe, it seemed as though everyone was equally aware and committed to fightin".

Pierre-André de Chalendar, Chairman and CEO of Saint-Gobain Group.

"Today, China is acutely aware of environmental imperatives. I am just back from my latest trip to China, where I observed the very rapid transition that it has undertaken." 

Pierre-André de Chalendar, Chairman and CEO of Saint-Gobain Group.

"It has now been more than a year that I have started being responsible for Marketing & Development at Saint-Gobain. Exciting times for the company, that is undergoing a transformation program to become closer to its customers – and exciting times for my team and myself to further shape and strengthen the role of marketing. Although we all have busy days at work, I think that it’s always important to take a step back and reflect on our field of expertise. I’m glad to use the platform that is Linkedin, to share my thoughts on this journey and exchange, give food for thought and share practical examples and advice. In this third article on how to create a competitive advantage thanks to our customer service department."

Cordula Gudduschat, Vice President Marketing & Development at Saint-Gobain.

"In my last article (What does it take to become a customer centric company?) I developed what it takes to become a customer centric company: A pure organizational change is not enough – people and a change of culture are at the heart of a customer centric company.

But in order to really get there this change has to be accompanied by solid processes and a certain discipline!"

Cordula Gudduschat, Vice President Marketing & Development at Saint-Gobain.

"Are artificial intelligence (AI) and human resources (HR) compatible? Can algorithms really improve professions where the human dimension is crucial, given that its approach is by definition "technical”? I am convinced that AI and machine learning can lead to a step change for all HR professions. No".

Claire Pedini, Senior Vice-President, Human Resources and Digital Transformation - Saint-Gobain.

"The quality of the relation between a company and its customers is symmetric to the quality of the relation of the company with its collaborators".

Cordula Gudduschat, Vice President Marketing & Development at Saint-Gobain.

"Empowerment and trust generate positive and powerful implementation, with teams quickly rolling out a shared decision enriched by all. Organizations learn from their failures and foster risk-taking and experimentation, which are vital to success. In a sense, managers are like mountain guides, leading their co-workers to a hard-to-reach summit that no-one would have attained alone. The team works like a roped party in which each person supports and complements one another on the basis of mutual trust."

Benoit Bazin, COO - Saint-Gobain.

"Today, anyone even remotely involved in industry will have heard of the concept of “Industry 4.0.",

Benoit d'Iribarne, Vice President Industry Performance and Technology at Saint-Gobain.

"What kind of governance leads to successful digital transformation? As anyone who experiences digital transformation on a daily basis will tell you, it’s a long journey of perseverance and humility. Our very idea of corporate structure has been turned on its head by the digital Big Bang."

Claire Pedini, Senior Vice-President, in charge of Human Resources and Digital Transformation - Saint-Gobain.

"Urban France vs. rural France. Over the past few months the divide between the regions seems to have grown wider. How can we generate growth outside the major urban centers? How can we create jobs for all? How can we provide people in rural areas with the same prospects as those living in urban centers? I believe that the industrial sector holds part of the solution. "

Pierre-André de Chalendar, Chairman and CEO of Saint-Gobain Group.

"There is no “top employer” without “top employees”! A look back at the collective success that Saint-Gobain has achieved with the Top Employer Global label.  Saint-Gobain has been awarded the Top Employer Global certification label for the fourth year in a row."

Claire Pedini, Senior Vice-President, in charge of Human Resources and Digital Transformation - Saint-Gobain.

"In history in general and in that of companies in particular, there are times when things go faster. The boundaries change and new opportunities emerge."

Pierre-André de Chalendar, Chairman and CEO of Saint-Gobain Group.

"We are living through a major period of transformation. Two phenomena, initially linked, will have a lasting impact on us." 

Pierre-André de Chalendar, Chairman and CEO of Saint-Gobain Group.