Workwear Group

At Workwear Group, safety is always at the forefront of everything we do. Our teams regularly take part in ‘Walk the Talk’ safety checks, where we walk the site, observe safety practices, and engage with staff and contractors to ensure everything is running smoothly. This week, our Marketing Team made the time to get involved by visiting our warehouse site and bringing fresh eyes and a new perspective on how well risks are controlled and safety systems are implemented. These visits are an invaluable way to test our practices, discuss what’s working well, and identify areas where we can continue to enhance our safety culture. By identifying opportunities for corrective actions and sharing these with the team, we’re continuously improving our safety systems and fostering a culture of shared responsibility. Every step we take helps create a safer, more efficient environment for everyone.

We're proud to be entering our third year of partnering with The Big Issue. Throughout this time our team members have had the opportunity to get to know The Big Issue vendors through a variety of activities such as magazine launches, participating in the soccer program, and hitting the streets to get a feel for what it is like to sell The Big Issue. To all The Big Issue Vendors, we see you, and this week in particular we celebrate you! #thebigissue

BATTLING THROUGH ADVERSITY Our heritage brand Hard Yakka – shares their second Nothing’s Tougher feature with the Sydney Kings, King #252 Tyler Robertson opens up about his basketball journey. From overcoming challenges to carving his path in the NBL, Tyler’s story is a testament to grit, resilience, and the toughness it takes to succeed both on and off the court. Watch now to see how Tyler embodies the Hard Yakka spirit and the shared values of determination that define this partnership.  #Nothing’sTougher #SydneyKings #HardYakka #WorkwearGroup

Workwear Group strives to do the right thing by its people, the environment, and the communities it operates in. Our community focus is on forming meaningful long-term partnerships with not-for-profit social enterprises. As part of our partnership with The Big Issue, Workwear Group has proactively sought opportunities to leverage its professional skills, expertise and connections to support employment opportunities for the Women’s Workforce. A key focus has been on leveraging its networks to identify and support The Big Issue to test long-term, scalable employment programs. In FY24, we facilitated a pilot partnership between The Big Issue Women’s Workforce and a local textile recovery and recycling company, to provide new skills for Women’s Workforce employees to learn about upcycling and decommissioning textiles. This financial year, The Big Issue will assess and share learnings from the pilot with Workwear Group to understand the potential for pursuing an ongoing employment program related to textile decommissioning. #WorkwearGroup #TheBigIssue #Community #CorporatePartnership 

Workwear Group is committed to reducing its environmental footprint, taking action to address climate change and contributing to a low-carbon and sustainable future. In FY24, Workwear Group partnered with Qantas to implement three significant sustainability initiatives to reduce product and garment packaging waste: - Removing foam inserts from luggage, traditionally used for product protection during shipping. This change significantly reduced single-use waste to landfill while maintaining product safety and durability.  - Removing plastic hangers from trench coat liners to reduce single-use plastics without compromising garment integrity or quality.  - Replacing plastic tape with biodegradable paper tape to make recycling easier and further reduce plastic pollution. These initiatives showcase how Workwear Group can help reduce customer’s plastic waste while maintaining quality standards, through thoughtful changes to packaging and materials. #WorkwearGroup #Qantas #Sustainability #Environment #WasteReduction 

As part of our waste diversion activities at Workwear Group, we seek opportunities to donate excess or obsolete workwear items to not-for-profit organisations and/or individuals in need. This ensures an extended or second life for unused clothing and reduces our potential emissions impacts. In FY24, Workwear Group New Zealand donated 5,100 kilograms of unused workwear items to the New Zealand Department of Corrections. These items were then available for permanently or temporarily released prisoners, including those undertaking employment opportunities through the Department of Corrections’ work release program, which aims to reduce the likelihood of reoffending. In Australia, Workwear Group donated 14 pallets of new workwear items to The Salvation Army to be sold in their stores. Profits from instore purchases are used to help fund The Salvation Army programs to end hunger and homelessness, and to build stronger families and communities. #WorkwearGroup #SalvationArmy #Salvos #Donations 

The team at Workwear Group would like to wish a happy and safe festive season to all those who serve our communities in healthcare, emergency services, and defence. We send our thanks to all those who wear a uniform or workwear and provide vital services that allow us to enjoy all that this time of year has to offer. Thank you for allowing us to be a part of your year and we look forward to continuing our relationships into 2025. 

In October, Workwear Group’s iconic brand KingGee had the opportunity to support Indigenous Women in Mining and Resources Australia (IWIMRA) as they represented at the International Mining and Resources Conference (IMARC). Through this collaboration, KingGee provided workwear for the IWIMRA delegation, ensuring they were equipped with durable, high-performance gear to showcase their leadership and contributions on a global stage. The feedback from the team was overwhelmingly positive and we’re proud to have played a part in empowering First Nations women to lead with purpose and confidence. IWIMRA’s mission to amplify the voices of Indigenous women in the mining and resources sector aligns with Workwear Group’s values of innovation and inclusivity. #WorkwearGroup #KingGee #IWIMRA #WorkwearWithPurpose #IMARC

This month marks a significant milestone for Workwear Group: a decade with Wesfarmers. It’s been an incredible journey, filled with growth, innovation, and a shared commitment to excellence. “Workwear Group has gone from strength to strength under Wesfarmers ownership,” says Workwear Group’s Executive General Manager, Prashant Billimoria. “Support from Wesfarmers has enabled Workwear Group to invest in its talented team, brands, and service proposition, making Workwear Group the leading worker solutions provider.” Heartfelt thanks go to Workwear Group’s incredible workforce, whose hard work and commitment drive the business. As Prashant expressed, "I thank the whole team who work passionately to help us achieve our objectives and deliver an exceptional experience for our customers.” We’re excited about the future of Workwear Group under the continued stewardship of Wesfarmers. Together, we’re committed to delivering innovative solutions and exceptional service to our customers. Here’s to the next 10 years. #WorkwearGroup #Wesfarmers #Partnership #Anniversary 

Our aim at Workwear Group is to ensure we thoroughly understand any modern slavery risks in our operations and supply chain so we can improve our approach to managing these risks. We’re committed to supporting employees and supply partners to achieve better outcomes and protect the safety and welfare of our workers in our supply chain. Being a subsidiary of the Wesfarmers Group, Workwear Group has reported publicly on our ongoing journey and performance against abolishing modern slavery within our supply chain since 2015. Wesfarmers has now released its 2024 Modern Slavery Statement highlighting the Group’s efforts in managing modern slavery risks. This year, Wesfarmers monitored over 3,100 supplier sites, identified issues, and implemented remediation strategies. Find the 9th Modern Slavery Statement from Wesfarmers here: https://lnkd.in/gRaw9nN2 #Wesfarmers #WorkwearGroup #CorporateResponsibility #ModernSlaveryStatement