LONDON — May 15, 2025 — Coats Group plc, a global manufacturer of thread and structural components for apparel and footwear, is proud to announce the publication of a whitepaper in partnership with Great Place To Work®, the number one authority on workplace culture. “Weaving Global Patterns of Wellbeing” explores the comprehensive strategies and initiatives that Coats has implemented to enhance employee well-being across its global operations.
The whitepaper provides insights into Coats’ flagship Energy4Performance (E4P) program, which supports employees and is grounded in the belief that employees perform their best when they feel their best. The E4P program has been instrumental in rolling out over 500 initiatives with more than 54,000 hours of employee activity globally, including yoga classes, mental health training, and community service activities, all tailored to meet the diverse needs of Coats’ workforce in 55 markets where it operates, from Vietnam and China to Europe and the U.S.
Coats has seen tangible benefits from the E4P program, which has led to a 6 percent increase in employee engagement and 5 percent increase in well-being since its launch. Coats’ culture first approach is supported by the fact that 92 percent of Coats employees want to stay compared to 61 percent at a typical global workplace.
Coats’ commitment to supporting its people is challenging industry norms and changing the lives of workers all over the world in many of the developing countries in which Coats operates. The whitepaper highlights several key initiatives and their positive impact on employee well-being, including:
- Mental Energy: Training managers to provide ‘first aid’ for mental health and establishing counseling rooms and activity spaces in Coats Shenzhen, China.
- Physical Energy: Launching the Clear Vision Workplace Programme in Coats Bangladesh, providing on-site eye screenings and eyeglasses at no cost to employees.
- Social Energy: Opening a nursery for employees in Ambas, India, to support working parents and boost social community.
- Emotional Energy: Providing clean drinking water to the community in Pleret, Indonesia, and supporting local volunteer programs.
David Paja, Group CEO, said: “Coats takes immense pride in the positive impact we have on our workers and their families all over the world. Our E4P program is a testament to our dedication to fostering a culture of care and innovation. The passion of our people is a vital competitive advantage for our business, investing in people to produce the best long-term results. Partnering with Great Place To Work allows us to continue fostering an ethical environment where every employee feels valued and supported.”
Michael C. Bush, CEO of Great Place To Work, commented on the partnership: “We are excited to partner with Coats, recognized by Great Place To Work and Fortune Media as one of the Best Workplaces in Manufacturing & Production™, and help them expand the reach and impact of their wellness initiatives. Coats’ commitment to employee well-being sets a new industry standard, and its efforts are creating better outcomes for the business and its employees all around the world.”
The research partnership with Great Place To Work supports Coats in collecting data and conducting a series of analyses to further strengthen the company’s inclusive, supportive, and unique culture. The E4P programme stands as Coats’ flagship initiative in its well-being strategy, guiding countries to tailor their well-being efforts based on specific local needs while adhering to a unified vision.
For more information and to access the full whitepaper, please see:
https://www.coats.com/en/news/2025/05/coats-unveils-wellbeing-whitepaper-with-great-place-to-work/
Posted: May 15, 2025
Source: Coats Group plc
