THE NATURE OF OUR BUSINESS – STABLE GROWTH - Symrise

Employees
In order to meet market demands and customer requirements, our
company must continue to evolve steadily. It is committed to allowing
its employees to participate in this growth and to involving
them in the development of the organization. For their part, the
employees, who form the vital core of Symrise, are required
actively to shape the development process and the company’s success.
Our HR strategy is characterized by this principle of reciprocity.
The company is responsible for its employees – and each
employee in turn bears responsibility for the success of the company.
A key factor in joint success is systematic talent management.
The Symrise Academy with its sub-sections Perfumers’
Academy, Leadership Academy and Flavor Academy plays a major
part in this success.
REGIONS
Number
Germany
Europe (excluding Germany),
the Middle East, Africa
North America (including Mexico)
South America
Asia
Total (not including trainees and apprentices)
Trainees
Total Symrise Group
FUNCTIONS DECEMBER 31, 2007
Number
Manufacturing and technology
Sales and marketing
Research and development
Administration
Total (not including trainees
and apprentices)
Trainees
Total Symrise Group
Symrise
1,900
1,390
901
409
4,600
107
4,707
Dec. 31,
2007
2,253
652
779
397
845
4,926
120
5,046
Service
Companies
208
107
6
5
326
13
339
Dec. 31,
2008
2,234
636
982
400
845
5,097
122
5,219
Symrise
Group
2,108
1,497
907
414
4,926
120
5,046
The Perfumers’ Academy
The Symrise Perfumers’ Academy is setting new standards in basic
and advanced training for perfumers, evaluators and members of
the sales team. It provides a forum and a global framework for obtaining
qualifications, exchanging ideas and information and gaining
inspiration. The Academy encompasses the Perfumery School
for the initial training of perfumers and offers graduate and postgraduate
programs for further on-the-job training. Our Scent Expeditions
provide a creative program for experienced senior
perfumers.
Two perfumer trainees successfully completed their perfumery
training in 2008, achieving the qualification Junior Perfumer. Three
further trainees will complete their training in April 2009.
As part of the Graduate and Postgraduate Program, various
workshops and seminars were held on the topics “Financial Skills
for Perfumers” and “Fundamentals of Chemistry”. The topics “Presentation
Techniques for Perfumers” and “Coaching and Mentoring
Skills” are currently in preparation.
Seven Senior Perfumers from all parts of the world were the
first participants on the Scent Expedition through India. It took the
specialists to regions where flowers and spices are cultivated and
brought them into close contact with the culture and people of the
country. Shortly afterwards, four perfumers who had been inspired
by the trip to India won projects in the areas Fine Fragrance, Body
Wash, Laundry und Soap.
The Leadership Academy
The Leadership Academy is a tailor-made development program
for Symrise executives. The focus here is on communication and
sales techniques, management skills (the Leadership Toolbox),
coaching and train-the-trainer measures.
FUNCTIONS DECEMBER 31, 2008
Number
Manufacturing and technology
Sales and marketing
Research and development
Administration
Total (not including trainees
and apprentices)
Trainees
Total Symrise Group
Symrise
1,982
1,420
964
409
4,775
106
4,881
Service
Companies
201
110
5
6
322
16
338
Symrise
Group
2,183
1,530
969
415
5,097
122
5,219
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