Making people successful in a changing world - Annual Report 2012

Drivers in AdeccoIn a highly decentralised, entrepreneurialorganization, Adecco's 30,000 Colleaguesoperating at all levels can and do make apositive difference both to the company’sperformance and to their local communities.The very best are nominated by theirColleagues and are recognised annually inthe Chairmen’s AwardAdecco Chairmen’s Award nominees, pastand future, exhibit an extraordinary balancebetween work and community life, andevery day make a noteworthy and inspiringcontribution to improving both.Chairmen’s Award CriteriaOutstanding Performance Consistentlyproduces excellent business results – bringsinnovation, creativity and new ideas todeveloping and growing Adecco’s business.Commitment to Adecco ValuesConsistently exhibits the following Adeccovalues at work: customer focus, innovationand creativity, empowerment andentrepreneurial behaviour, opencommunication and integrity.Community Involvement Donatespersonal time to a charity or programmethat supports in some way youth, seniors,minorities, the underprivileged, disabled,unemployed or other groups in need.Judy ClineSenior VP, GeneralManager of Lee HechtHarrison in Nashville, USAGloria Cecilia JimenezSouthwest RegionalManager of AdeccoColombiaSince Gloria first became branch managerin Cali, the number of Associates increasedfrom below 100 to over 2,200 across anetwork of seven branches. She is a memberof the army and is also the treasurer of theHuman Resources Association in Columbia.Adolfo Quiles, Adecco Columbia CountryManager said:“Gloria has led a number of outstanding initiatives including:opening innovative operations in the dock of Buenaventurawhere we have almost 400 people and developing anAdecco Training Programme for Associates. Operating in anever-changing economic and political environment, Gloria has areal belief in the value of a flexible workforce – this transmitsto Clients, Associates and Colleagues alike and the results interms of business development are there for all to see. She is aprofessional dedicated to action.”Muriel BusinBranch Manager,Adecco FranceMuriel joined the company in 1979.She manages four branches in theNorth-east of France, and was instrumentalin setting up a specialized branch for theautomobile industry. She is a member ofthe French Employers Association (MEDEF)and part of the Chamber of Commerce ofValanciennes and has been an activemember of the Adecco Work Council forover five years.Marie LamAdecco Country Manager,MalaysiaMarie joined Adecco as OperationsManager in Malaysia in 1997. In Malaysia,there are now five offices. Turnover andprofit have increased year-on-year, throughbuilding long-lasting relationships withmajor global and national companies.Marie also finds the time to contributepersonally to the local community – amongother activities she regularly teaches Englishand Mathematics to underprivilegedchildren on a local rubber estate.Ray Roe, Adecco Asia Pacific Zone Manager,said:“Marie epitomizes the best of Adecco – a totally dedicated andselfless professional. Marie always gives 100 per cent of herselfin everything she does. While building a successful business shemanages to contribute generously to the community.”While space limitations do not allow us totell all their stories, other Chairmen’s Awardwinners of equal merit in 2001 were:Michael Gould, Senior AccountRepresentative, AOC,Walnut Creek, California, USAJean LeMore, Regional VicePresident, Adecco,Irving, Texas, USAJudy has been with Lee Hecht Harrisonsince 1995 and has been instrumentalin building the Nashville office of sevenpeople that serves over 100 customers. Theoffice recently received the highest scoresfor customer satisfaction of any LHH officeworldwide. The Nashville unit is certifiedto deliver Lee Hecht Harrison careermanagement programmes and the officehas worked with eight of the ten largestemployers in the vicinity. Judy is heavilyinvolved in the local business communityand has served as Board Chair for both theAmerican Red Cross and the WorkforceInvestment Board – responsible for theintroduction of the ‘Middle TennesseeOne Stop Career Centre’.President of Lee Hecht Harrison,Steve Harrison, said:“LHH is right on the pulse of change in the Nashville businessarena - thanks to the drive and energy of Judy and her team.”As well as being a Town Councillor between1995 and 2001, she is a Member of theLions Club and is actively involved in arange of charitable initiatives.Adecco France Country Manager,Philippe Marcel, said:“Muriel is truly passionate about the company. Her attitudeis always positive and constructive, and she has made a hugecontribution to the development of Adecco in her Region.”Brigitte Desriac, BranchManager, Adecco,Dinan, FranceKim Clary, Senior TestConsultant, Ajilon,Dallas, Texas, USATherese Knoll, ProjectManager, Adcom,Frankfurt, GermanyThe global market leader – drivingglobal market growth.30