{"id":8435,"date":"2023-04-10T08:19:08","date_gmt":"2023-04-10T08:19:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tecnologia.vamtam.com\/?p=8435"},"modified":"2025-10-02T12:53:01","modified_gmt":"2025-10-02T12:53:01","slug":"a-cross-section-of-hr-trainees-and-future-trainees-at-pwp-sa","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pwp-sa.ch\/en\/regards-croises-entre-rh-apprenties-et-future-releve-chez-pwp-sa\/","title":{"rendered":"HR, apprentices and the next generation at PWP SA in conversation"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Working in several departments: an asset for training<\/strong><\/h2>
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HR, apprentices and the next generation at PWP SA in conversation<\/h5>

At PWP SA, apprenticeships are not just about learning a trade. It's about\u00a0build a route,<\/strong>\u00a0to develop well-rounded profiles capable of understanding the workings of the company, adapting to different environments and developing a global vision. With this in mind, the company has for many years been implementing a strategy of\u00a0interdepartmental rotation<\/strong>\u00a0for its commercial apprentices.<\/p>

To understand the practical effects of this, we have interviewed three people directly involved in the process:<\/p>

  • Marcia<\/strong>, HR manager and trainer, who herself comes from this system,<\/li>
  • Sydney<\/strong>, a former apprentice who now works in the accounts department,<\/li>
  • Daniela<\/strong>, I am currently a 2\u1d49 year apprentice in purchasing.<\/li><\/ul>
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    Three voices, three complementary perspectives, exploring a tried and tested method.<\/p>

    Interdepartmental rotation: a tradition turned HR strategy<\/h5>

    \u00abThis process has always existed at PWP, even during my own CFC. Today, I continue this tradition with conviction.\u00bb<\/em>\u00a0\u2014\u00a0Marcia<\/em><\/strong><\/p>

    Interdepartmental rotation is more than just a teaching tool. It is based on a training philosophy: to help people discover the company in all its facets, by encouraging cross-functionality and collaboration.<\/p>

    At PWP, the career path follows a clear line:<\/p>

    • 1\u02b3\u1d49 year: service\u00a0sale<\/strong><\/li>
    • 2\u1d49 year:\u00a0purchases<\/strong><\/li>
    • 3\u1d49 year:\u00a0accounting<\/strong>\u00a0and\u00a0HR assignments<\/strong><\/li><\/ul>

      \u00abThis provides a coherent link between practical work and school training. We structure the course in line with the apprentice's maturity, achievements and future prospects.\u00bb<\/em><\/strong><\/p>

      But beyond the organisation, it's the human and professional benefits that are important.<\/p>

      \u00abApprentices have a better understanding of the meaning of their tasks, and they are more motivated. We avoid routine. And on the job market, this versatility is a real added value.\u00bb\u00a0<\/em>\u2014\u00a0Marcia<\/em><\/strong><\/p>

      Immerse yourself in the services to learn better<\/h5>

      For Daniela, currently in her 2nd year, this immersion in several departments changes everything.<\/p>

      \u00abI started in sales, and now I'm in purchasing. What impressed me most was that first spell in sales: the real start, the moment when you leave school and discover the reality of the world of work. I had to adapt quickly.\u00bb\u00a0<\/em>\u2014\u00a0Daniela<\/em><\/strong><\/p>

      This change of environment is not just a technical challenge, it's a lesson in flexibility.<\/p>

      \u00abMoving to different departments really prepares me for what's to come. I'll be more competent and more credible too. It's a real added value.\u00bb\u00a0<\/em>\u2014\u00a0Daniela<\/em><\/strong><\/p>

      Sydney, who followed the same route, confirms with hindsight:<\/p>

      \u00abI was able to visit all the departments. That's what enabled me to understand the company as a whole. And today, I'm much more comfortable working with everyone.\u00bb\u00a0<\/em>\u2014\u00a0Sydney<\/em><\/strong><\/p>

      She also emphasises the relational benefits:<\/p>

      \u00abThe course enabled me to forge links with each team. I wasn't just an apprentice, I was involved, recognised and integrated into every department.\u00ab\u00a0<\/em>\u2014\u00a0Sydney<\/em><\/strong><\/p>

      Adapt, say goodbye, start again<\/h5>

      Changing departments every year - sometimes even more than that - is no mean feat. Daniela expresses this with touching sincerity:<\/p>

      \u00abIt's not the rotation itself that's difficult, but the end. You get attached. And when you change, you have to start all over again. You don't get to know your colleagues as well, and you have to find your feet again.\u00bb<\/em>\u00a0\u2014\u00a0Daniela<\/em><\/strong><\/p>

      Sydney shares this emotion:<\/p>

      \u00abEvery time there's a change, there's a little apprehension. But every time, the teams have made me feel very welcome. They've helped me find my place. And that makes all the difference.\u00bb\u00a0<\/em>\u2014\u00a0Sydney<\/em><\/strong><\/p>

      At PWP, this transition is anticipated and supported. Marcia sets up six-monthly assessments, discussion sessions and, above all, personalised individual monitoring.<\/p>

      \u00abEach integration is a key stage. We don't leave the apprentice to \u00abnavigate alone\u00bb. We prepare the ground, we support them and, above all, we value their commitment.\u00bb\u00a0<\/em>\u2014\u00a0Marcia<\/em><\/strong><\/p>

      A gradual rise in skills<\/h5>

      As they move through the departments, the apprentices become more independent. It's not just a question of repeated tasks or know-how: it's also a question of meaning.<\/p>

      Daniela sums it up simply:<\/p>

      \u00abBecause I understand better what we're doing and why, I'm more efficient. I ask fewer unnecessary questions. And I become more independent.\u00bb<\/em><\/strong><\/p>

      She also stresses the importance of familiarity with the tools:<\/p>

      \u00abYou can find certain software from one department to another. We're gaining confidence.\u00bb<\/em><\/strong><\/p>

      For Marcia, this rise in power is visible from the second year:<\/p>

      \u00abYou can see the evolution. They're more confident, they're more daring and they're asking the right questions.\u00bb<\/em><\/strong><\/p>

      A culture of transmission<\/h5>

      This model cannot exist without a strong commitment from the teams. And that's where the role of in-house trainers comes into its own.<\/p>

      \u00abWe ask our colleagues to take the time. To show their passion for their work. Training isn't a sideline: it's a powerful act of transmission.\u00ab<\/em>\u00a0\u2014\u00a0Marcia<\/em><\/strong><\/p>

      But the dynamic does not rely solely on the experienced employees. Daniela emphasises the importance of apprentices helping each other:<\/p>

      \u00abAt PWP, there are several apprentices at different levels. We help each other. The older apprentices advise us, and we help the younger ones. It's a real strength.\u00bb\u00a0<\/em>\u2014\u00a0Daniela<\/em><\/strong><\/p>

      Lessons from a multi-service route<\/h5>

      At the end of their testimonies, the three women deliver the same message:\u00a0this system develops essential qualities for the professional world<\/strong>.<\/p>

      \u00abWhat did it teach me? Adaptability. It's THE skill that has enabled me to get the best out of every department.\u00bb<\/em>\u00a0\u2014\u00a0Sydney<\/em><\/strong><\/p>

      \u00abThis system also forces us to review our fundamentals. Each rotation is an opportunity to redefine what is essential in our business.\u00bb<\/em>\u00a0\u2014\u00a0Marcia<\/em><\/strong><\/p>

      \u00abI already feel much more competent. Programmes don't scare me any more. I feel ready.\u00bb<\/em>\u00a0\u2014\u00a0Daniela<\/em><\/strong><\/p>

      A formative and human vision of learning<\/h5>

      What this approach reveals is a fully-fledged HR philosophy.\u00a0Training at PWP is about growth.<\/strong>\u00a0It means supporting young people in their professional development, while valuing them as future employees in their own right.<\/p>

      \u00abWe don't train to train. We train to integrate.\u00bb<\/em>\u00a0\u2014\u00a0Marcia<\/em><\/strong><\/p>

      And the results are there: young people who are committed, competent and ready to take their place, with a global and human vision of the profession.<\/p>

      At PWP, training means passing on knowledge, but also\u00a0\u00abTransform.<\/strong><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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