Hempel Corporate Responsibility Report 2011

Our people
In order to achieve our vision
and One Hempel – One Ambition
strategic objectives, we need the
right people on our team. Success
in our competitive global market
hinges on providing an attractive
work environment that enables our
people to grow professionally while
making a difference for our customers.
In Hempel, we offer our 5,000
employees the support they need to
realise their professional goals and
reach their full potential.
Recruitment
Recruiting a considerable number of new employees in
both mature and emerging markets is an important step in
supporting our ambitious growth strategy. This past year, we
implemented a best practice process and assessment tools
for global recruitment, and we developed and implemented
a new employee orientation e-learning programme. This
programme provides a common introduction to Hempel in
multiple languages, helpings us integrate new employees
faster and more effectively throughout Hempel’s organisation.
Performance and development
To support the performance and continued growth of both
our employees and our company, annual performance and
development reviews are mandatory for all Hempel employees.
The employee performance evaluation process includes
goal setting, performance measurements, feedback and
recognition. The aim is to recognise achievement, evaluate
progress and support the continued development of
each employee.
Training
Hempel Academy is our global centre for training and
development. Based in Copenhagen, Denmark and Shanghai,
China, the Academy develops and delivers training
programmes for both employees and customers. The
training offerings include paint technology, management,
leadership, communication, finance, and sales and marketing.
These programmes draw on Hempel’s position as a global
organisation and our instruction methods incorporate
e-learning, webinars, classroom training, seminars,
workshops and personal, one-on-one coaching.
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