“I must say, when I think about it, I actually do go to work whistling every day. Great colleagues and work variety ensure that at the end of the working day I get on my scooter and head towards Valkenswaard with a feeling of satisfaction. That gives me loads of energy for the new day ahead. By the way, I think you’d stand out too much if you didn’t come to work whistling. If I heard it right, Phoenix 3D Metaal has grown quite a bit in recent years, but I think we’re still a relatively small company (in the best sense of the word). The managers here are highly attentive and know everyone. If they spot something, they take immediate action. I think a smile and a bit of whistling are kind of important traits here, haha.

Working at Phoenix
“When I look at my previous job and hear people around me talking about their current job, I come to the conclusion that the atmosphere here is truly unique and enjoyable. Not a mass company or number: you’re simply part of a close-knit team from day one. You also hardly notice any hierarchy here; everyone treats each other equally. If it’s needed, everyone is well aware of how the relationships are. A great example: the directors come and talk to the people in the production facility every day. These chats could be about work, or about other things. The interest is genuine and that means a lot to me. What also means a lot: everyone is open and honest. It may also be a men’s thing, but things are just spoken about openly here. If you’re doing well, you’ll hear about it. If things aren’t going well, you’ll hear about it. This creates a pleasant and transparent work environment and the corresponding atmosphere.”

“It seems as if they see potential in everyone here, without you being pushed to get the most out of it.”

Accountability
“Many, many companies talk about growth opportunities, but in my opinion, it doesn’t end up that way very often in practice. Here it really is about development and ambition – and you decide when. Phoenix works with me. Periodically, I have conversations about how things are going, what I want, and what my ambition is. Then you also know that you are seen and that it’s not an empty promise. A nice example: I had only just started working here and was allowed to participate in the ‘geometric measurement’ training. It turned out that everyone is able to participate in this type of training. It doesn’t matter how long you’ve been employed. The goal: learning, enriching knowledge and expanding knowledge. It seems like here they see potential in everyone, without you being pushed to get the most out of it. That really makes Phoenix a top employer for me!”