Values
People
At MAISON GUISNEL, people are the cornerstone of all our projects. Listening, sharing, and exchanging ideas are fundamental values that allow us to grow together. Through individual and collective experimentation, we foster a collaborative work environment that encourages innovation and adaptation in an ever-evolving world.
Human capital is much more than a resource; it is the very essence of our company. Our human values, deeply rooted in our DNA, guide every action and decision, making GUISNEL a committed company where respect and personal growth are at the heart of our collective success.
“I never hire diplomas, only people.”
Gérard GUISNEL,
Founder of the GUISNEL Group
Our Schools: Training for the Future
Four schools operate year-round in Dol-de-Bretagne and across France, training delivery drivers, crane operators, kitchen installers, and heavy vehicle mechanics.
The training policy within the company has always been a priority, focusing on initiatives that promote personal development and the acquisition of new skills.
Supporting each individual is a core value of our culture and enables us to maintain everyone’s employability.
The management of jobs and career paths within the company (GEPP) is personalized, allowing everyone to find their own path for growth.
Training is a value deeply embedded in the company’s DNA.
It has been over 35 years since the first school for truck drivers was established, and since then, many more schools have been created. More than 100 employees and job seekers are trained and qualified each year.
Our trainers and mentors support our employees, freshly graduated, in mastering their craft.
Well-being at work
Maison GUISNEL provides equipment and working conditions that foster well-being and make coming to work a pleasure.
Actions :
- Modern and customized vehicles.
- Permanent right to expression with an “open-door” policy at all levels of the hierarchy.
- Ethical communication tools for everyone.
- Work time dedicated to prevention (warm-ups, prevention days, etc.).
- Constantly evolving work tools.
- Healthcare professionals (osteopath, optician, tobacconist, etc.) available at each agency.
- Gyms available at the agencies.
- Moments of camaraderie where it’s great to gather, exchange, and laugh…
- A company newsletter: GUISNEL Contact since 1989.
- Regular meetings with the General Management.
Quality
Anything worth doing is worth doing well!
For us, customer satisfaction is more than a priority: it is a philosophy that guides every action we take. Every request, even the most complex, receives personalized and meticulous attention, because we believe that details make all the difference. With efficient tools and precise organization, we carefully follow every specification, ensuring we meet our clients’ requirements.
Our teams, driven by professionalism and a passion for service, are committed to completing every project, whether it’s meeting our clients’ needs or working effectively with colleagues. We provide a tailored, high-end service, backed by an authentic and friendly approach.
For over 65 years, this commitment to quality and attention to detail have been at the heart of our success and that of our partners.
Respect
Respect for the individual, regardless of their role
Respect and attentive listening to each employee, regardless of their position, as well as recognizing each individual’s commitment to doing quality work, are at the heart of our daily concerns.
In a context of globalization and increased competition, where customer listening and agility in the face of innovations have become essential, it is crucial to share these challenges with all of our teams. Yann GUISNEL places particular importance on “human capital,” aware that it is primarily the men and women on the ground, in direct contact with our clients, who enable the company to quickly adapt to changes in our environment.
It is by relying on their responsiveness and involvement that we can, together, anticipate changes, face challenges, and ensure the continuous performance of our company.
Innovation
Innovations centered around people
Warm-up sessions, osteopathy, tobacconist, optician, gym, life committee and disability support, local cultural events reserved for employees…
Digital Innovations
Digitalization and process optimization, ethical communication tools, Artificial Intelligence…
Technical Innovations
Electric vehicles, innovative handling equipment, technical innovations for driver safety and road safety.
Security
Everyone’s safety : a mark of respect for our staff
The safety of our employees is a top priority for our company. Preventing occupational risks relies on simple and daily actions, such as warm-up exercises, which contribute to everyone’s well-being and help reduce incidents.
We continuously raise awareness among our teams, using all available tools to empower them to prevent accidents. Our goal: to shift mindsets so that everyone understands accidents are not inevitable but often the result of insufficient risk assessment. Each incident should be seen as a learning opportunity to ask: “Could this accident have been avoided?”
Finally, we integrate the aspect of safety into everyone’s responsibilities, ensuring that vigilance becomes an integral part of our collective mission.
Our resources
- Internal trainers and mentors.
- A truck and light vehicle driving simulator with eye-tracking and eco-driving features.
- Ongoing on-site engagement with all employees, supported by a dedicated field trainer.
- A constructive analysis of incidents in partnership with our insurer and the drivers involved.
- Enhanced vehicle maintenance through our state-of-the-art in-house mechanical workshops and on-site inspections by our mobile mechanics.
- Consideration of the professional environment (including the use of adapted handling equipment and tools operated in compliance with technical regulations…).
- Continuous training for our employees, with informational tools to raise awareness among all staff about risk prevention in the workplace.
- The possibility for all road users to report any dangerous driving to the management, allowing for immediate action to be taken.