What makes a motivating corporate culture?

“We foster and synergize the unique strengths of individual employees to ensure customer success.”
Sadato Kobayashi, Business Development Manager for Additive Manufacturing at GF Machining Solutions in Tokyo (Japan)

Sadato Kobayashi joined GF Machining Solutions Japan in August 2020 as a Business Development Manager for Additive Manufacturing. He is located in Tokyo and collaborates with customers and experts in Additive Manufacturing, wirecutting, milling, and tooling on a global level.

Being part of the global GF organization and bringing Additive Manufacturing closer to mainstream manufacturing is an inspiring and motivating challenge in itself. I joined GF during the COVID-19 lockdown in 2020. Even though online tools and e‑learnings are a great addition nowadays, real inspiration also needs real-life experiences. So I have yet to experience the culture of GF live.

For me, an inspiring corporate culture is one that is customer-centric. We grow and combine the strengths of individuals in order to achieve customer success. This involves continuous learning and openly sharing ideas and feedback.

If we love what we do, we will deliver first-class work to our customers. Being able to work in an environment with a passionate team is truly inspiring and motivating. For the future, I am looking forward to interacting with more GF colleagues worldwide to grow the Additive Manufacturing business in Japan even further.

“GF encourages employees to come forward with new ideas. This is a fundamental motivational factor.”
Simona Stoica, Die-Casting Quality Inspector at GF Casting Solutions, Pitești (Romania)

**Simona Stoica** started to work at Eucasting in Pitești (Romania) as a deburrer five years ago. In 2017, Eucasting became part of GF. Simona has been promoted to being quality controller of the high pressure die-casting foundry in early 2021.

For me, career opportunities and company stability are essential motivational factors. Participating in internal training courses allows employees to gain valuable experience and skills necessary for advancing their career or being promoted.

I see GF as a big family, where communication and diversity are encouraged. Inspiration and motivation are already part of the company culture. My own path at GF is a good example of what you can achieve if you are motivated to learn and grow. Over the past five years, I was able to develop new skills and advance my career to being a quality controller today. I like that GF encourages and rewards employees’ ideas for process improvement. This is a fundamental motivational factor.

Based on the idea of a colleague, we recently improved the part quality and reduced deburring operations by automating the trimming process.

My only suggestion for the future: establish a training program to identify and develop high-potential employees.

Sadato Kobayashi joined GF during the COVID-19 lockdown in August 2020. He completed his onboarding process online. Despite his positive experience with working virtually, Sadato still prefers to interact with colleagues in person.

Five years ago, Simona Stoica began her career at GF as a deburrer. In early 2021, she was promoted to quality inspector in die-casting.

With 20 years of additive manufacturing experience, Sadato is a technology enthusiast. For him, it is important to continue learning and openly exchange ideas with others.

Misono Park near Tokyo boasts classic Japanese houses from the 16th century that are open to visitors. Just a few minutes’ walk from his home, this is where Sadato finds rest and relaxation after a long day at work.

Simona appreciates that GF employees have the opportunity to take part in training and further education courses.

Simona feels at home at GF Casting Solutions in Pitești (Romania). She sees GF as one big family that motivates and inspires with its communication culture.

What makes a motivating corporate culture?

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