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Planning for the future
Looking towards 2020 and beyond, we will continue
to progress our existing initiatives and to develop
on-the-job training with local, cross-functional projects.
In 2020, we will also conduct our Employee Engagement
Survey to identify what actions we need to focus
on to secure a high level of engagement.
At the same time, new People initiatives and
programs, will be implemented in alignment with AAK’s
new strategic direction. We want to evolve our position
as “a company to be proud of” within the industry
through a more proactive and systematic approach to
the job market. At AAK, we have much to be proud of
– and we want to make sure this message is heard far
and wide to help attract even more of the best minds in
the business.
Creating a unified business
The People strategy focuses on four key areas: AAK
Purpose & Culture, People Development, AAK a great
place to work, and Leadership Development. These
are directed towards creating a unified business
committed to delivering excellence and growth for
AAK and our customers. By implementing what AAK
stands for through the behavior and development of our
employees, we can elevate our business by strengthening
loyalty, fostering innovation and delivering a more
passionate, customer
centric service.
3,884
Number of employees globally
(as of December 31, 2019)
8.8 years
The average time
of employment
0.4
Lost Time Injury Rate (LTIR) –
the number of work injuries that
result in one or more days of sick
leave per 200,000 working hours
(production sites)
Employee
distribution by region
Europe: 42%
Americas: 30%
Asia/Pacific: 19%
Africa: 9%
Co-developing people
Just as co-development plays a vital role in the success
of our customer relationships, it is also a driving force
behind our People strategy. We will increase our focus
on inclusion and being an accessible company. This to
ensure that the right people are recruited and given the
best possible support and opportunities for development.
This helps us to improve the quality of service we
provide through a more skilled, focused and sustainable
workforce.