Electrolux has tools and processes in place to manage organizational learning and knowledge management. This includes formal learning networks, Internet-based knowledge, as well as a company-own education facility.
The Executive Assessment develops the 200 positions of the company. So far, since 2005, 130 have been assessed within the scope of this project and members have also participated in follow-up discussions with coaching. To develop employees further, Electrolux ran four leadership programs for people with managerial responsibilities during 2010.
In order to increase strategic execution, alignment and commitment to the strategy, 800 middle managers across the globe underwent training through "The Executive Essentials".
Since its inception in 2009, Electrolux held 700 workshops, with some 8,000 employees on training in the Electrolux vision and values program, Our Electrolux.
In addition, Electrolux uses its annual Appraisal Talks as a mandatory tool for all white collar employees (26%) for a formal skill mapping and to develop their competencies further. The Group does not, however, collect data on the average number of hours of training per employee.
Workplace Standard
Workshops and training are ongoing to support other aspects of Electrolux sustainability goals. These include ISO14001, Workplace Standard, Health & Safety and Our Electrolux, vision and values training. In 2010, nine Workplace Standard training sessions were held; three in Hungary, three in Poland and one session each in Mexico, Brazil and Romania.
Occupational health and safety
There is sharp group-wide focus on training in order to prevent injuries and illnesses, especially in manufacturing. Global OHS training are ongoing, including induction, CPR, first aid, driver-awareness, drugs and alcohol, and safe operating of machinery such as fork-lifts. A blood-borne disease program is scheduled to be launched globally in 2012.
Anti-corruption
During 2010, workshops on guidelines for gifts and events were held for selected functions and content of these guidelines were integrated into an e-learning program in the US. As of 2011, the company will roll-out e-learning and in person training through the Ethics at Electrolux program.