HVO TRAINING DAYS BENEFIT COMMUNITIES IN NEED AND NATIVE ANIMALS

Many disadvantaged kids and native animals will benefit Hunter Valley Operation’s (HVO) most recent training days.

As a team building exercise at the training days, the mine’s 1,200 strong workforce built more than 200 billy carts, toy kitchenettes and nesting boxes.

General manager Tony Morris said HVO will distribute the items to communities and support groups that are doing it tough. 

“We’ll be providing some gifts that to brighten someone’s Christmas, through the efforts of our hard working people,” Tony said.

Tony said teamwork is vital in mining. The activity was designed to reinforce HVO’s culture and underpinning values. 

“To come together with people you don’t always work with to achieve an outcome in a short timeframe is challenging. Today is about thinking sharp, digging in and caring for others.” 

The training days allow Tony and his team to provide all staff with a business update. 

“We’re making some significant and exciting investments in technology and equipment. The sessions are about bringing the team together to celebrate their achievements. They are also about laying the foundation for the future and bringing our staff on the journey with us.”

HVO runs all staff training days quarterly. About 300 staff attended each of the four sessions at the Singleton Civic Centre.