Sustainable development report 2011 - Auchan . com

EMPLOYEES269,000 SOURCESOF IDEASAS AN ACTIVE PLAYER ON THE EMPLOYMENT MARKET, AUCHANFULLY ASSUMES ITS CORPORATE RESPONSIBILIT Y FOR ITS269,000 EMPLOYEES. THE GROUP FEELS STRONGLY ABOUTDE V ELOPING JOB SEC URIT Y, A HIGH-QUA LIT Y WORKINGENVIRONMENT, GOOD RELATIONS AND A STRONG LEVEL OFINVOLVEMENT FROM ALL EMPLOYEES. IT DRAWS ON THE DIVERSITYOF PROFILES AMONGST ITS HUMAN RESOURCES TO MOVEFORWARD IN A CULTURE OF RESPONSIBILITY AND SHARING.OUR 3 GUIDING PRINCIPLES• Auchan is an inclusive company that is open to all profiles. We placegreat importance on staff training, managerial staff support and internalpromotions.• Our human resources policies are founded on the notion of continuousimprovement, focusing on improving working conditions and developinga more participatory management model, so that value creation canbe shared by all.• A culture of diversity is nurtured, promoting gender equality, prospectsfor disabled employees, intergenerational relations and the developmentof schemes and initiatives for young and senior citizens.OUR 3 IDEAS FOR THE FUTURE• 7,000 additional shareholder employees in 2012.• Jointly develop more diploma-granting and sandwich courses withpartner schools and universities.• Support the development of a dozen projects initiated by employees,with candidates selected for their “Creative Attitude”.3 FIGURES FOR 2011269,000EMPLOYEESIN 12 COUNTRIES152,000EMPLOYEES IN 9 COUNTRIES OWN11.9% OF THE GROUP'S STOCK4.4MILLION TRAINING HOURSPROVIDED BY THE GROUP IN 2011