A DIVERSE, FAMILY-ORIENTED CULTURE Behind Construction Zone’s delivery capability is a company culture that feels more like an extended family than a corporate machine. The combined construction and design businesses bring together roughly 15–20 office-based staff on the construction side and around 20 interior architects, interior designers, architects and brand specialists on the design side. The workforce is notably diverse, with origins from around 20 different countries. “It reflects the multi-ethnic nature of Australia,” Chait says. “We’ve got people whose roots are Chinese, Vietnamese, South African, New Zealand, Colombian, Ukrainian, and many others. That diversity brings different ways of thinking and adds a lot to our culture.” The workplace balances structure with flexibility. Construction Zone and Zone Design come together monthly for themed social events – from Easter and the Australian Grand Prix to uniquely Australian themes. Four times a year, the team holds a multicultural food day where employees bring dishes from their country of origin or cultural background. It’s a chance to share more than just a meal. 20 BUSINESS VIEW OCEANIA VOLUME 07, ISSUE 11
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