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We support and empower our employees to build
a high performance environment that will foster business success.
If Syngenta is a safe, fulfilling and rewarding place
to work, its employees will continue to ensure outstanding
business performance.
Employee opinion
In the Syngenta Employee Prospectus we state: If we are to
generate commitment to business success, then our employees must
be confident that Syngenta is committed to their success.
To monitor our progress, in 2003 Syngenta again conducted a
comprehensive, worldwide anonymous employee survey to provide a
snapshot of the company, helping us measure the extent to which
we are creating a high performance organization.
78 per cent of the organization completed the survey and results
showed that employees rated the company as more communicative and
decisive than in 2002, rating our focus on innovation and health,
safety and environment very highly compared to other results from
comparator companies. The survey also highlighted scope for further
improvement in the areas of results orientation and customer focus.
Workshops are held around the world to examine the results and
develop local action plans.
Diversity
Given its geographical spread, Syngenta is a highly diverse
organization. At the formation of the company, we said that we
would develop and enforce diversity policies that provide fair
treatment for all employees. Syngenta does not tolerate
discrimination, and all employees must act in accordance with the
letter and spirit of the principles set out in the companys
Code of Conduct. Our policies on equal opportunities serve to maintain
and extend the diversity of our workforce. Syngenta will collect baseline
data to track future progress.
Employee development
It is essential that Syngenta retains a strong team of highly motivated
and talented people. We offer extensive training and development programs
worldwide to support them.
Maintaining competitiveness
As we continue to review our operations in order to improve
efficiency, maintain competitiveness and secure the long-term
future of the business, job reductions can inevitably follow. If changes
that affect jobs are necessary, we make sure those affected are
appropriately consulted and changes implemented in a socially responsible manner.
| Permanent
full-time
employees
2003 |
Total |
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| EAME |
10628 |
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| NAFTA |
3844 |
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| APAC |
3042 |
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| LATAM |
1547 |
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| Total
2003 |
19061 |
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| Total
2002 |
20030 |
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