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DELHAIZE GROUP / ANNUAL REPORT 2005 13
In order to attract and retain skilled and motivated
associates, Delhaize Group and its operating com-
panies strive to create an attractive professional
environm ent. They offer a com petitive compensa-
tion package, based on local standards. Associates
are offered opportunities for personal develop-
m ent, in their current function and throughout their
career, through training, talent planning and internal
promotions. Several operating companies run asso-
ciate recognition program s, based on career length
and outstanding perform ance. In their recruiting
and internal prom otion practices, Delhaize Group
and its operating companies put a high value on
diversity. In order to m ake associates feel part of
the Group and give them the broader picture of
the Company, they are continuously informed of
the Company’s progress, strategy and initiatives
through a wide array of tools: face-to-face and
group m eetings, electronic and printed newsletters,
intranets and billboards.
AN ATTRACTIVE
WORKPLACE
Delhaize Group’s broad geographic spread and
diversity offers a trem endous opportunity for col-
laboration and exchange of best practices. In 20 05,
Delhaize Group’s Learning Department organized
13 Global Sharing Sessions, during which experts
from operating companies share their knowledge
on one specifi c subject with colleagues from other
operating com panies. Subjects covered in 200 5
included among others: store concepts, supply
chain, internal audit, Asian sourcing and energy
m anagem ent. Delhaize Belgium inspired Sweetbay
to use the “Passion for Food” exposition concept to
increase associates’ product knowledge. In 2005,
Sweetbay organized 19 of these innovative events,
educating associates on signature items and rein-
forcing their passion for food. Cross-company coop-
eration was reinforced in several dom ains. At global
and regional level, tangible savings were realized
through synergies in procurem ent of direct and
indirect goods by aligning buying processes, lever-
aging scale, standardizing items whenever possible
and exchanging best practices.
In 2005, Delhaize Belgium
and Delvita launched a new
line of Asian food products,
in cooperation with Delhaize
Group’s Asian Sourcing Unit.
In February 2005, more
than 2,000 Food Lion
leaders gathered for a two-
day leadership meeting,
bringing them up to speed
on the Company’s strategic
initiatives.
A COMMITMENT TO ENCOURAGE INDIVIDUAL AND
COLLECTIVE LEARNING THROUGH TRAINING AND CROSS
COMPANY COOPERATION. DELHAIZE GROUP LEVERAGES
ITS POTENTIAL BY ESTABLISHING LEARNING PLATFORMS,
IDENTIFYING AND SHARING BEST PRACTICES AND
FOSTERING CREATIVITY.
DELHAIZE GROUP STRIVES TO BE A MORE ATTRACTIVE
WORKPLACE BY OFFERING OPPORTUNITIES FOR LEARNING
AND DEVELOPMENT, A COMPETITIVE BENEFIT PACKAGE
AND CLEAR AND OPEN COMMUNICATION.
Detailed inform ation on Delhaize Group’s w orkforce can be found on p. 82 of this report.