Annual Report 2010 - Knorr-Bremse AG.

MANAGEMENT REPORT
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Human Resources
At year-end 2010, the Knorr-Bremse Group employed a total
of 16,277 persons or 12.8% more than at the end of 2009.
In the European region, there were 9,243 employees on the
payroll at year-end 2010 (2009: 8,555). At 56.8%, the proportion
of employees in Europe declined from 59.3% in 2009.
The workforce in Germany totaled 3,235 employees, which is
164 more than in 2009 (3,071) and equates to 19.9% of the
total Group payroll. The number of employees in the Americas
also rose in 2010, reaching 3,556 at year-end compared to
3,217 in 2009. The proportion of the total Group workforce in
the Americas showed a slight downturn to 21.8% (2009:
22.3%). In Asia/Australia the size of the workforce again increased
from 2,660 in 2009 to 3,478 on the back of regional
growth. The significance of the region is also reflected in a
further rise in the proportion of the payroll now employed in
Asia/Australia, which rose from 18.4% in the previous year to
21.4% in 2010.
The number of employees in both divisions increased, although
without keeping pace with the rise in sales. In the Rail
Vehicle Systems division, the number of employees at yearend
2010 was again up at 9,523 (2009: 8,256). In the Commercial
Vehicle Systems division, following a crisis-led decline
in the prior year, the headcount rose to 6,590 employees
(2009: 6,014).
In view of demographic trends and in line with the company‘s
international growth strategy, Knorr-Bremse attaches
great importance to sustained human resource development.
The importance of HR development is underlined by
the People Excellence (PEX) initiative which bundles all of the
necessary measures. The targeted advancement of high potentials
and the creation of the appropriate development
and career opportunities provide a source of employee motivation
and support long-term loyalty. Through cooperation
with key universities and participation at recruiting and university
job fairs, Knorr-Bremse is regularly perceived as an innovative
employer by young talents. And in line with the increasingly
international nature of its HR efforts, the company
continues to support periods of employment at foreign locations
within the Group.
We would like to thank all of the company‘s employees for
their commitment and hard work in 2010. Our thanks also go
to the employee representatives for their constructive collaboration.
2006 13,035
The Americas 21.8%
Asia/Australia 21.4%
Europe 56.8%
2007 13,943
2008 14,999
2009 14,432
2010 16,277
Group workforce acc. to regions on Dec. 31, 2010
Group workforce on Dec. 31, 2010