The
HR team at championship winning rally team Subaru are well used to life in the
fast lane after playing a major role in the firm’s racing success. Earlier this
month Subaru driver Petter Solberg won the Rally of Great Britain in Wales,
making him the overall World Rally Champion.
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Team
mate Tommi Makkinen also claimed a podium finish and the HR staff have been
celebrating their role in the success.
The
HR staff, with training company Performance First, set up a series of
initiatives which saw the team completing problem-solving, physical, creative
and trust-building exercises. The team’s HR director, Sue Scarf, said HR and
training measures had contributed hugely to the performance of the drivers and
engineers.