As of the end of 2006, Geberit employed a total of 5,269 people from 63 nations worldwide. In this respect, there is a noticeable increase in the importance of cooperation in international networks and organization-spanning teams. The Geberit Code of Conduct was drawn up in order to take account of this development. It is valid for all employees worldwide.
"Geberit Compass" as a road map into the future
Geberit orients itself towards guiding ideas and fundamental values. Since December 2006, these have been summarized in the "Geberit Compass" and serve as a framework for action and road map into the future for all employees.
Education and further training as a companion
The company attaches particular importance to well-founded education and further training of all employees and to equality of opportunities. Thus it was, for example, that 177 apprentices completed an apprenticeship at Geberit at the end of 2006.
New employees are familiarized with the company and its products through various introductory programs such as a one-week basic course which communicates practically related Geberit knowledge in small groups.
Motivated employees thanks to good working conditions
At 2.6%, the Group-wide rate of absenteeism is very low. In the period under review, just 0.1% was the result of accidents at work; the remaining 2.5% was absenteeism due to illness. Even this percentage is very low at many locations thanks to targeted health precautions (dietary advising, anti-smoking training, sports programs, etc.).
Information and constant dialog
Open, honest and clear communication is the foremost principle. Geberit makes use of various internal and external means of communication, and maintains a constant dialog with the employees and the local employee representatives.
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