Human Resources & Talent Development
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The size of the workforce at Hertel remained stable during 2012, with an average number of employees of 12,474 FTE’s during the year (2011: 12,761). In the countries and regions where operational results came under pressure, the necessary restructuring activities were undertaken. That led to redundancies in Germany, The Netherlands and Australia, with wind down of activities in Romania and Kazakhstan.
The Works Council in The Netherlands was consulted on the divestment of Temati, with operations in Germany, The Netherlands, and the UK. The Works Council supported this divestment by issuing a positive recommendation. Another important topic on which the Works Council was consulted was the refinancing which took place. At the end of 2012, the Works Council was consulted on the closure of the mechanical activities in The Netherlands. A positive advice was given on this in answer to the poor outlook for these activities and the agreement of a social plan between the unions and Hertel.
As in 2012, Talent Management will be a prime priority in 2013. This will ensure that we have ‘the right people on the right job’, while improving visibility for talent within Hertel for proper succession planning.
At the same time, a project was started to review the current code of conduct to ensure compliance with changes in customer, employee and shareholder expectations, as well as new legislation being implemented.
Corporate Social Responsibility
Hertel finds it important that we are considered as being part of the local community everywhere we operate. Being active in communities as an employer brings with it the responsibility to contribute in those areas where our activities have an impact. We want to be viewed as a trusted citizen. One of our initiatives is that we support projects that stimulate social coherence in local communities, and help enhance the opportunities for children from less fortunate social backgrounds. At corporate level, Hertel donates to various charities with the aim of ensuring sustainable development in the welfare of young people.
The Works Council in The Netherlands was consulted on the divestment of Temati, with operations in Germany, The Netherlands, and the UK. The Works Council supported this divestment by issuing a positive recommendation. Another important topic on which the Works Council was consulted was the refinancing which took place. At the end of 2012, the Works Council was consulted on the closure of the mechanical activities in The Netherlands. A positive advice was given on this in answer to the poor outlook for these activities and the agreement of a social plan between the unions and Hertel.
As in 2012, Talent Management will be a prime priority in 2013. This will ensure that we have ‘the right people on the right job’, while improving visibility for talent within Hertel for proper succession planning.
At the same time, a project was started to review the current code of conduct to ensure compliance with changes in customer, employee and shareholder expectations, as well as new legislation being implemented.
Corporate Social Responsibility
Hertel finds it important that we are considered as being part of the local community everywhere we operate. Being active in communities as an employer brings with it the responsibility to contribute in those areas where our activities have an impact. We want to be viewed as a trusted citizen. One of our initiatives is that we support projects that stimulate social coherence in local communities, and help enhance the opportunities for children from less fortunate social backgrounds. At corporate level, Hertel donates to various charities with the aim of ensuring sustainable development in the welfare of young people.
