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Social: Our People
The driving force for Hexion’s success comes from an engaged
global workforce where associates are empowered to drive
innovation that benefi ts customers, fellow associates, the
communities where we operate, and various stakeholders.
Hexion is committed to fostering a culture of safety, well-being,
integrity, and respect for others.
Associate Attraction,
Engagement & Retention
Hexion’s continued success is based on its ability
to recruit, develop, and maintain an exceptional and
diverse workforce. The company leverages a variety
of strategic programs that are detailed below.
Voice of the Associate Survey
Hexion associates are the best source of knowledge
of regarding the company’s strengths and
opportunities to improve. More than 85 percent
of associates completed the 2022 Voice of the
Associate Survey, a global survey that provided
associates a channel to voice their opinion
anonymously. The company utilizes this feedback to
develop strategies to further create a safe, engaging,
and inclusive environment where associates are
empowered to do their best work.
Intern Program
The company’s internship programs support the
education of the next generation of promising
associates. Hexion strives to teach the values of
teamwork, creative solutions, process excellence,
project leadership and integrity, while benefi ting from
new ideas that these exceptional students bring to
the workplace. Interns also gain critical experience
while working on cross-functional projects with a
focus on sustainability. For example, during the
summer of 2022, seven interns at Hexion’s Columbus
headquarters created an event focused on social
sustainability. The fundraiser benefi ting Open Door
Columbus, an organization that provides individuals
with intellectual and developmental disabilities with
residential and day services, and raised 60 percent
more than expected, while promoting collaboration
and creating a positive impact on the community.
Pipeline Development Program
Hexion’s Pipeline Development Program (PDP) is
designed to accelerate the personal and professional
growth of recent graduates through hands-on
project-based learning, under the leadership of
industry experts. PDP introduces each participant
to the diverse functions of a dynamic chemical
manufacturing business through the completion
of four separate six-month long projects in several
functional areas. As they explore diff erent aspects
of Hexion’s business, associates receive thorough
technical and developmental training to continue to
mold them into a leader that meaningfully contributes
to the future of Hexion. Each participant demonstrates
leadership skills and ingenuity in solving real-
world problems within an environment focused on
continuous improvement in safety and sustainability.
For instance, one PDP participant worked closely with
the procurement team to help source the fi rst tanker
of bio-methanol used at Hexion’s Baytown, TX site.
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