össur annual report2009 - Euroland
össur annual report2009 - Euroland
össur annual report2009 - Euroland
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talent ManageMent<br />
One of Human Resources major tasks is managing<br />
talent. The Company’s model explains how Össur wants<br />
to maintain consistency in its approach towards Talent<br />
Management. Talent Management covers the development<br />
path of all employees, from attracting high<br />
caliber candidates to the point where current employees<br />
proceed to dealing with new challenges. An emphasis<br />
is on the motivational aspect of Talent Management.<br />
Measuring an employee’s performance is an important<br />
yardstick with which to give an employee the feedback<br />
necessary in order to help him or her improve and<br />
develop talents.<br />
headcount 2009<br />
1600<br />
1200<br />
800<br />
400<br />
0<br />
72<br />
CF<br />
783<br />
M&O<br />
101<br />
R&D<br />
584<br />
S&M<br />
1540<br />
Total<br />
In 2009 a 360° management evaluation was conducted<br />
to improve managers’ capabilities. The results evaluated<br />
managers’ competence in guiding employees down the<br />
right path, a path beneficial to both the Company and<br />
its employees.<br />
core values<br />
Össur’s main focus within Human Resources has been<br />
on maintaining the culture the Company has established<br />
and sustained throughout its history. This has been a<br />
vital part of Össur’s success story. The Company’s core<br />
values have guided employee decision making and<br />
behavior towards other employees and Össur’s customers.<br />
Experienced employees play a significant role<br />
gender ratio<br />
52%<br />
48%<br />
Female<br />
Male<br />
in enabling new employees to adapt to the Company<br />
culture, making it easier for new employees to reach<br />
their full potential. Össur’s core values are an intangible<br />
asset that is treated as a precious property.<br />
In today’s turbulent working environment, it is important<br />
to maintain employee satisfaction. The most<br />
efficient way to do so is through motivation, creating<br />
a working environment where employees feel comfortable<br />
improves their success at Össur. It is important<br />
to cultivate and maintain the sense of pride Össur<br />
employees have felt throughout the Company’s history.<br />
Employees should be made aware of how their work<br />
forwards Össur’s mission: enabling the customers to live<br />
life without limitations.<br />
education/qualification<br />
46%<br />
40%<br />
14%<br />
University<br />
Degree<br />
Vocational or<br />
Technical Training<br />
Other<br />
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