ANNUAL REPORT / THE YEAR IN PICTURES - Alle jaarverslagen

59A Commitment to PeopleMore than anything else, PSA PeugeotCitroën is a community of men and womenmotivated by a shared commitment tomeeting our growth and profitabilityobjectives. That‘s why human resourcespolicies are an integral part of our strategicvision as we expand across the globalmarketplace.To support this expansion and prepare to meetfuture challenges, programs are being activelyimplemented to internationalize and diversifyour teams and to offer fair, performance-basedcompensation in a competitiveness-drivenworkplace organization focused on safety andcontinuous dialogue with employee representatives.People are being recruited from a varietyof backgrounds, in terms of professional experience,education, culture and nationality, with anemphasis on creating a diversity of jobs, skillsand capabilities. Hiring policies are designedto avoid any form of discrimination and to encouragediversity, which enriches the team experienceand nurtures a spirit of emulation. Reflectingour steadfast commitment to social dialogue,PSA Peugeot Citroën has signed important, ofteninnovative agreements in every host country tobring labor and management together to discussmajor corporate and community issues. All ofthese human resources policies and commitmentsare making a strong contribution to theGroup‘s momentum.208,500people work for PSA PeugeotCitroën worldwide.41,000employees are women in2005, representing nearly 20%of the workforce.42.6 %of employees are non-Frenchnationals.