Recognized as a benchmark in its industry for its people-centric approach, environmental awareness, and dedication to its employees, Maxion İnci Wheel Group has received a distinguished award at the Human Value Awards, organized for the 17th time this year by PERYÖN (People Management Association of Turkey).
As a pioneer of the Turkish wheel industry, Maxion İnci Wheel Group achieved a remarkable success at this prestigious platform, which recognizes innovative and effective human resources practices. The Group’s project, “Maxion Jantaş Agile Occupational Safety Initiative: ÖnceSen (You First)”, competing in the Quality of Life Supporting Practices category, was awarded First Prize. This achievement stands as a strong reflection of the Group’s commitment to prioritizing employee health and safety.
In addition, Maxion İnci Wheel Group was also recognized as a finalist in the “Creating Sustainable Value in the Future of Work” category with its “Gönülden İşler Team” project, once again demonstrating its vision of creating value for both people and society.
Commenting on the achievement, Gülçin Tekin, Managing Director at Maxion İnci Wheel Group, said:
“Being recognized with two different projects on such a meaningful platform as the PERYÖN Human Value Awards is the strongest proof of the value we place on people, the environment, and our employees. It is also a reflection of our commitment to creating a safe, inclusive, and sustainable working environment. We would like to thank all our colleagues and volunteers who contributed to bringing these projects to life. With our mission of creating value for people and society, we will continue to implement innovative practices.”
Putting Employee Health and Safety at the Center
Implemented by Maxion Jantaş, the ÖnceSen – Agile Occupational Safety Initiative stands out as an innovative approach aimed at restructuring occupational health and safety performance through a focus on root cause analysis, effective governance, and cultural transformation.
By integrating agile methodologies into occupational safety processes, the initiative establishes a dynamic model that enables rapid risk assessment, solution generation, and the widespread adoption of a safety culture throughout the organization. Through this approach, Maxion Jantaş aims to build a sustainable safety culture that goes beyond legal compliance and prioritizes the physical, mental, and psychological well-being of its employees.
The project’s success is built on the vision of creating a learning and continuously improving organization where every employee feels safe, in line with the goal of achieving zero accidents.
Projects Led by 102 Volunteer Employees
For the past 14 years, Maxion İnci Wheel Group has been implementing highimpact, sustainable, and volunteer-driven projects through its Gönülden İşler Team. Consisting of 102 volunteer employees, the team develops projects addressing societal needs through the principles of diversity and inclusion, creating lasting value in the areas of sustainability, education, social impact, and equal participation.
