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Rally queen Away from her Rally job as an ECG rep Yvonne is a driving assistant daredevil
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Yvonne shouts loud for colleagues
When she’s not sorting out issues for colleagues at one of our sites, Yvonne Powell hollering instructions at her husband.
Because away from her role as an Employee Communications Group rep, she’s the co-driver in a rally car capable of smashing the 100mph barrier.
“I’m the one who shouts ‘left, left, left in 180’ at my husband as I look at a map to see where we’re meant to be going,” says our Leicester site star.
High octane
Most rallies they attend are more sedate pride and joy Opel Manta 400 rally car, a
But some high-octane antics test Yvonne’s quick thinking and organisational skills to the limit. “Once we were doing 120mph around a track in rain so torrential we were aquaplaning and couldn’t see the marshals. cars. We even let people have a sit in them and do a circuit of the track, so it’s not hair-raising all the time.”
Yvonne, who has worked for DHL for eight years, has had an interesting route to our Leicester site. She has worked in the Careers Service, for accountancy auctioneers in her city, Birmingham. “It’s been really helpful because at from payroll, agency hours, new recruits and holidays in my job as an administrator,” she says.
Complete focus
“My ECG role means if it’s to do with welfare, safety, reward or recognition
Yvonne, in addition to a dog and nine cats, also has two shire horses called Tim and Edward (above) that she shows at events around the country.
She adds: “Rallies can mean nine hours of complete focus, so plaiting and grooming the horses at agricultural shows is my way to relax.”
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What is the Employee Communication Group (ECG)?
An internal body made up of employees from various areas of the business, who support colleagues on sites with workrelated issues, ideas, suggestions and feedback.
How can the reps help?
By raising concerns or putting forward suggestions about working practices, processes or the way you are being treated. changes to processes and working practices to help keep you safe.
Is it a rewarding role?
There’s nothing more satisfying than hearing people’s voices and and support them.
What’s the relationship like with
management? It’s a two-way communication and they’re always happy to answer queries that will help their sites or DHL Parcel UK.
What do you do away from
work? I read. It’s my downtime to lose myself in another world and recharge my batteries.
Tell us a little about yourself. I’ve been married to John for two years.
Best holiday ever?
and hope to go back soon.
Your most overused saying? Life is not a dress rehearsal (I have this as a tattoo).
