Grooming is an investment
Héðinn is considered a good example for companies in terms of tidiness and general practice. Staff see tidiness as a good investment and consider it extremely important to keep things in order. The company recently received an award from the City of Hafnarfjörður for its tidiness.
When Héðinn moved its operations to Gjáhellan at the end of the year
In 2008, the decision was made to take the best possible care and to promote
tidiness on the company's premises. That did not just apply to the front which
Turns to the customers, but not without first looking after the backload. „The plot is 30,000 square metres and it is important to have everything in order there and
a rule for arranging tasks and equipment in an accessible way. It saves
time and increases efficiency and overview, and reduces waste. It can be said that
that good manners are a very good investment“ says Ragnar Sverrisson
Managing Director of Héðinn. For many, all sorts of metal items and equipment
Perhaps not a sight to behold, but with good organisation, you can make the best of it.
However, there is nothing of the sort to be seen at the front, and every effort is made there to
Improve the environment with good upkeep and greenery. Ragnar says that it has made a big difference.
that Ask Architects, who designed the house at Gjáhellu, have emphasised
The landscape and its surroundings. There are grassy areas with trees in front of the house.
and a beautiful grove of trees at one corner. Emphasis is also placed on a beautiful
driving. „But a plot this big won't
neat in itself and we at Héðni are so lucky that one of our staff
The company's Jón Magnús Kristjánsson is dedicated to this task with great care.
alongside other roles at the company.“
Ragnar says there is no question that beautiful, organised and tidy
The environment on this large industrial site has a very positive effect. „This spreads to the staff. It is
It's easy to be tempted to leave equipment and gear behind anywhere on the site,
but in the end it would be absolutely dreadful. That is why it is so important to
They keep good order. And this also has an effect on the way they behave indoors.
Of course, the image a company projects to its customers is very important.
of itself. If it's all in a mess and neglected, what is the customer then supposed to
Expect? It goes without saying that courtesy, care and respect for the environment
pays off many times over“ says Ragnar.
An interview with Ragnar Sverrisson was published in Fjarðarfréttum Thursday, 15 September 2016.
Beauty Contest 2016 – Awards for Businesses
The companies Héðinn, Krónan, and Te & kaffi are considered good examples of corporate tidiness and general upkeep. They recently received an award from the City of Hafnarfjörður for their tidiness. With these awards, the City of Hafnarfjörður aims to raise public interest in the beautification of the town's environment by drawing attention to exemplary businesses, which should thus serve as an inspiration for others to take action.
A cleaning challenge for businesses in Hafnarfjörður
From 15th to 30th September, businesses in Hafnarfjörður can return timber and iron to specially designated containers at three locations in the town. With this initiative, the City of Hafnarfjörður aims to bring the service closer to businesses, thereby encouraging more to take part in making the industrial areas of Hafnarfjörður tidier. A clean appearance affects perception and business, and the direct contribution of all businesses is crucial for the appearance of Hafnarfjörður's business and industrial areas.
