Case study: Training drives culture change at Unilever

Unilever's factory in Port Sunlight, Cheshire, boosted employee engagement and reduced costs by more than £100,000 by using motivational speakers and a rejuvenated training programme.

  • Bring me Sunlight    By Personnel Today's Jo Faragher.

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