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51
In 2003, Schneider Electric reduced headcount in
response to economic conditions, notably in the US,
Ireland, Italy and France. In each case, we imple-
mented specific support measures, as illustrated by
the examples provided below.
Ireland
Following the closure of the Celbridge site in 2003, a
resource center with Internet access was set up in
the plant to facilitate job searches. An external job
placement agency also provided support. Plant man-
agement supplied detailed information on the pen-
sion system and organized numerous contacts with
local employers, including on-site job interviews.
France
As part of various transformation programs in
France, some of them entailing job cuts, Schneider
Electric signed a framework agreement concerning a
Job and Skills Planning System with employee
unions in 2003.
This agreement had two objectives:
■Create a dialogue with the unions about the dis-
cussions underway in the Company that could have
an impact on jobs.
■Define working methods and operating procedures
to implement a practical system for planning the jobs
and skills that the Company will need for the future.
Training
All of the Schneider Management Institute’s courses
for mangers systematically include sustainable
development issues. In addition, a number of ses-
sions are organized in Southern Hemisphere coun-
tries.
Cumulative days of training by type
Line Admin. staff Technicians Engineers Total
employees and and
supervisors managers
Total training costs (in € thousands) 2,716.11 3,772.93 7,620.59 12,382.62 26,492.25
Total days of training 36,150 37,380 50,386 72,293 196,209
Foreign languages and IT 2,424 11,653 9,441 15,292 38,810
Health and safety 8,468 1,986 3,619 1,925 15,998
Technical 15,317 8,749 17,271 21,487 62,824
Management 388 5,452 7,241 18,394 31,475
Other 4,073 6,103 11,704 8,700 30,580
Number of days of training
18.4 %
19.1 %
36.8 %
25.7 %
● Line employees
● Administrative staff
● Technicians and supervisors
● Engineers and managers
Total training costs
10.3 %
14.2 %
46.7 %
28.8 %
● Line employees
● Administrative staff
● Technicians and supervisors
● Engineers and managers