Our people

Our people

PERFORMANCE DEVELOPMENT

All salaried employees complete an annual performance review with their managers. Once the company's business plans have been set and senior executive key performance indicators (KPIs) developed, these are incorporated into, and aligned with, the performance criteria for each manager so all our people work toward the same broad goals.

The purpose of annual (and in many cases half yearly) reviews is to set specific goals and objectives for the year ahead for each employee, review the previous year's performance and identify a development plan to be implemented that year. The outcome of the review is reflected in the employee's annual remuneration review and STIP.

The annual performance review cycle was completed at the end of 2009. Over 26,000 reviews were conducted across our salaried talent pool (including PEL).

Non-salaried staff receive a review during and at the conclusion of their probation period.

Absenteeism

All full-time and part-time employees have access to personal leave so they can take time off for their own illness or injury or to provide care and support to a member of their immediate family or household. In cases in which an employee is absent from work for an excessive time and this impacts on their ability to meet the requirements of their role, an assessment and investigation of the employee's condition is undertaken. This helps us to work with the staff member involved to identify the appropriate next steps.