‘Environmentally and socially the most responsible company’ – Daimler (Mercedes-Benz)

At Mercedes-Benz Manufacturing Hungary Kft. employees are in the centre of everyday work. They get competitive wages, stable, long term contracts, exciting training opportunities and various benefits. Currently the company has more than 3,500 employees but Daimler’s presence created more than 10,000 jobs in and around Kecskemét. Employees’ expertise, skills and flexi­bility create a competitive advantage for the company. Thomas Geier, director of the Mercedes-Benz plant in Kecskemét told that in 2013 they launched a CSR programme, within the framework of which 7 divisions started cooperation with local public benefit organisations. In addition to donations employees refurbished playgrounds, distributed food and organised summer programmes for children; this year already 11 divisions took part in the programme