Client Testimonial – Shoes For Crews
“Primexis was key in guiding us through French labor laws and health regulations”
Mark Tuohy, Human Resources Manager at Shoes For Crews, explains how the company faced significant challenges in complying with French occupational health regulations. With no registered office in France and employees spread across the country, meeting these legal requirements seemed nearly impossible. He details how Primexis helped the company overcome these challenges, ensuring compliance and prioritizing employee well-being. Mark also explains why they chose Primexis for the project and how their seamless collaboration made the process efficient and successful.
Could you briefly introduce Shoes For Crews?
Since its establishment in 2001 in Shannon, Ireland, Shoes For Crews (Europe) Ltd. has been a trusted name in slip-resistant footwear across the European market. As part of the American-founded Shoes For Crews, which began its journey in 1984, our European branch combines global expertise with local insight to meet the unique needs of professionals throughout Europe.
What challenges were you facing before working with Primexis?
Our main challenge was complying with French occupational health regulations. Without a registered office in France and with employees spread across the country, it was extremely difficult to find French occupational health centers willing to collaborate with an international company. Furthermore, the differences in administrative processes between countries added another layer of complexity to the situation.
Why was it important to implement occupational health services for your employees?
Ensuring compliance with French labor regulations was a top priority, but beyond that, we felt a strong responsibility to care for our employees’ health and well-being. This initiative aligned with our broader corporate social responsibility (CSR) efforts, which focus on employee safety and welfare. Providing consistent access to occupational health services was a vital part of demonstrating our commitment to our employees.
How did Primexis help you overcome these challenges?
Primexis took care of the entire process. They identified six occupational health centers near our employees’ homes across France, ensuring everyone had easy access to the services. Primexis also managed all the legal and administrative steps involved, from obtaining authorizations to managing signatures. Nathalie Severin, Director of Social & HR Consulting at Primexis, was a key player in this, offering valuable guidance and support throughout the process. Her team was proactive, responsive, and highly knowledgeable, making the implementation smooth and effective.
What immediate benefits did you observe after implementing these services?
The immediate benefit was the positive feedback from our employees. They appreciated knowing their health and safety were a priority. This initiative reinforced our commitment to employee well-being and strengthened our CSR efforts. Moreover, we ensured full compliance with French regulations, which gave us peace of mind and demonstrated our dedication to supporting our employees.
Why did you choose Primexis to assist with this project?
Primexis was already managing our payroll services for French employees, and we had been very impressed with their professionalism and ability to adapt to our needs. When we learned they also offered HR consulting services, we felt confident they could handle this project with the same level of expertise. Primexis’ in-depth knowledge of French labor law and experience working with international companies made them the ideal partner for navigating this complex situation.
How would you describe your collaboration with Primexis?
Our collaboration with Primexis was exceptional. Nathalie Severin and her team ensured that all necessary approvals and signatures were obtained at each stage. They tailored their approach to our needs and understood the nuances of our operations. This attention to detail and deep understanding was key to the project’s success.
Primexis has proven to be a reliable and professional partner. Their focus on providing solutions, keeping us informed throughout the process, and offering expert guidance made the experience reassuring and smooth.
We are extremely satisfied with the results and would highly recommend them to other companies in need of similar services.
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Pour en savoir plus sur la manière dont nous pouvons accompagner votre entreprise dans la gestion de vos ressources humaines et vous aider à naviguer dans les réglementations françaises, n’hésitez pas à consulter notre page dédiée au Conseil RH. Nous serons ravis de discuter de vos besoins spécifiques et de vous offrir des solutions sur mesure.
