Porsche 2006 Annual Report Download - page 103

Porsche is one of the most popular employers in
Germany and Europe, particularly for the key target
groups of prospective engineers and business students.
Systematic Improvement in HR Development
During the review year, special attention was devoted
to the development of programs for specific groups of
employees. ‘Porsche Warm Up’, for example, was offer-
ed to new employees for the first time. The program
deals with issues such as corporate strategy, core pro-
cesses and the Porsche Improvement Process (PVP).
A three-day practical assignment in Production is also
offered. Furthermore, other activities organized for
various target groups focused on quality. The compa-
ny’s ‘Porsche Career Promotion for Junior Employees’
(PNF) and ‘Globalution’ programs prepare trainees for
future positions and ensure they remain at Porsche.
Both these programs were again offered in the
2006/07 fiscal year.
In addition, the review year saw the third phase of
management assessment and development at the
second managerial level. The review aims to guarantee
consistently high-quality management as well as syste-
matically planning and preparing for development and
promotion. The ‘Porsche Management Training’ (PMT)
program for experienced high-performers working in
management was already in its fourth phase. This
modular program dealing with current management
issues and other details specific to Porsche was drawn
up in close cooperation with a reputable business
school. It also aims to create networks, to develop
a common management understanding and to re-
inforce corporate philosophy and action.
Professional job training also contributes to the inter-
nationalization of the company. From the second
training year on, selected electro-mechanical engi-
neering apprentices are prepared for working in
Porsche Centers worldwide. Their training program
therefore additionally features language courses
and two assignments of several weeks abroad, in
particular in future growth markets. Placements
abroad are also included in the training program for
industrial sales representatives and students at the
University of Cooperative Education.
Focus on International Work
The standardization and further improvement of
essential HR procedures continued during the review
year. The ‘Porsche International HR Policy’ was also
developed further. The Porsche Executive Board
adopted measures such as the ‘Porsche Cross Border
Policy’, which lays down standardized service condi-
tions for employees assigned abroad for longer periods.
Binding standards for voluntary occupational pension
schemes were incorporated into the corporate pen-
sion scheme and the ‘Porsche Pension Committee’
was established as a steering committee.
The Challenge of Demographic Change
With the gradual rise in the retirement age to 67
and the phasing-out of partial retirement, the
long-term age distribution in Porsche AG is also
changing. In addition, factors including demographic
change indicate that a clear decrease in available
manpower is to be expected, especially as
regards engineers.
In order to tackle these challenges, HR Management
established a project team in the 2006/07 fiscal year
to examine fields of action at an early stage. Firstly,
an analysis of the current age distribution was carried
out, and the impact of foreseeable developments on
HR systems was assessed. Some of the issues con-
sidered include recruiting young employees, HR de-
velopment systems, performance, health, the cor-
porate pension scheme, HR costs and HR planning.
The team focused in particular on ongoing fields of
action such as the internationalization of recruitment
and stepping up efforts with respect to company
healthcare programs. Over coming years, the team’s
findings are to be gradually incorporated into corporate
policy. A succession plan for partial retirement is
also being closely examined.
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23.273 33.106 41.581 44.687 49.258
11.027 12.677 14.154 14.014 14.046
24.745 32.763 33.974 36.669 35.398
Workforce
Porsche AG
Production
Development
Sales
Administration
3,683 3,644 3,599 3,814 3,742
2,381 2,374 2,376 2,494 2,476
732 681 689 557 597
1,282 1,293 1,331 1,392 1,414