Industrial Reward 2014

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November 18, 2017 in Lyon had take place the Rhône-Alpes/Auvergne self-taught rewards.
During this ceremony, three company leaders (who never make graduated studies) have been reawards for their unbelievable path.


Mr Pierre Brun, CEO of Velfor Group, had received 2014 industrial award.
Specilalized in plastic transformation since 1974, this company based in Haute-Loire, knows hard beginigs. Established in the family farm, with also one machine, Mr Pierre Brun had “to work more than this others.”
This self-taught, had learn a lot during all this years and keep learning by looking new trends and opportunities.
A group of 20 milions of turnover and 200 employees is the accomplishment of this tenacity.

The Gender Equality Index was established by the Law on the Freedom to Choose One’s Career Future. It is a tool designed to calculate the pay gap between men and women.
This index allows companies to assess the level of gender equality out of 100 points. It is calculated based on the following criteria:

  • Gap in pay between women and men
  • Gap in individual pay raise rates
  • Number of female employees receiving raises following maternity leave
  • Parity among the 10 highest paid employees
  • Gap in promotion rates

The VELFOR Group has calculated its Gender Equality Index. For 2024, it stands at 92/100:

  • Pay gap indicator: 37 points out of 40
  • Individual pay increase rate gap indicator: 35 out of 35
  • Return from maternity leave indicator: 15 out of 15
  • High pay indicator: 5 out of 10