2023-10-13 16:44:11
You will have to look for them in the processions… Very few employees of the Alsatian production plant of the pharmaceutical laboratory Lilly are expected to participate in the strike this Friday, October 13. “Less than ten” out of the 1,200 employees at the Fegersheim site (Bas-Rhin) estimated human resources director (HRD) Sandrine Fischer on Thursday. Without being surprised: in “twenty-six years in the company”, she has “no memory” of any social movements.
The reality is slightly different: there was indeed a “warning walkout” in the summer of 2011 as well as protests and a two-hour walkout during a major retirement plan in 2019. But no major event therefore. Wouldn’t the employees of the American group have anything to complain about? The multinational is in any case trying to avoid it with multiple measures in their favor.
“We add a little something every year,” continues the HR department, citing the latest novelty: a music room set up with the help of the social and economic committee. With drums, guitars and other instruments accessible at any time. For those who would prefer sport after passing through one of the two company restaurants, head to the health and well-being area, called “B.Well”. Where group classes in pilates, yoga and others are offered, in addition to different machines. The less motivated will always have the opportunity to relax on deckchairs outside, on the rooftop or around a table football…
“We try to set up spaces everywhere because the site is huge,” adds Sandrine Fischer who can also have access to the concierge services offered. A mechanic who comes to collect your car and returns it once the service has been carried out, a seamstress, a shoemaker, a knife sharpening specialist… “All this saves you having to travel”, summarizes the HR department. No daycare for young children, however. “This was mentioned fifteen years ago but we don’t feel the need for it today. The average age of employees is 48 years old. Maybe it will come back. »
Like the laundry service, removed after having existed for a while. Soft mobility has never been so encouraged. Kilometers by bike from home are much better paid than those by car. And on site, terminals have been set up for battery vehicles. “With electricity cheaper than what everyone would pay at home,” Sandrine Fischer further specifies, speaking of the financial aspect. A significant point in the feelings of employees…
“Team bonuses, profit-sharing and participation” are paid “regularly” and “Lilly is not known for poorly remunerating its employees,” according to her. “But that’s not all. When you give someone a salary, they are satisfied for six months but it is not a lasting feeling. That’s also why we put everything else in place. » Which does not, however, prevent a few resignations, “ten to fifteen per year”. For an attrition (renewal) rate of around “1%”, “well below the national average” close to 15%.
“The working conditions are great here,” summarizes the HR manager, obviously in her role. What do the four unions represented say? Joined by 20 Minutesthe CFTC delegate did not respond.
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