2013 Sustainability Report - Ambatovy
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Workforce
Striving to be an employer of choice in
Madagascar
We recognize that our employees are our most valuable asset.
We seek to build and maintain a high-performance organization
by attracting and retaining a skilled workforce. To achieve this,
Ambatovy offers competitive wages and benefits, as well as several
opportunities for career development.
At the end of 2013, we had 3,368 employees – 84% of which
are Malagasy personnel – and approximately 6,000 contractors.
Approximately 98% of our national staff has an employment
contract for an indefinite period of time.
Skills Development
In 2013, we continued to have a strong focus on skills development
and offered an integrated and customized suite of development
programs.
Vocational Training
All employees have completed manual, technical, or administrative
training through a combination of on-the-job training, e-learning,
and traditional instructor-led classes. Since 2010, over one million
man-hours have been spent on training, most of it occurring at
Ambatovy’s Training Centre located in Toamasina. In 2013, the
Centre received accreditation from the Ministry of Technical
Training, representing the highest recognition for technical training
institutions, nationally.
Leadership Training and Mentorship Program
A second series of the Ambatovy Leadership Development
Program (ALDP) kicked-off in 2013, following a successful first
series in 2012. The ALDP has provided over 200 talented national
employees with an opportunity to develop their skills and advance
in their careers. Each trainee is also mentored by Ambatovy’s lead
performers.
Also in 2013, 25 employees completed a 35-hour management
training program to acquire the skills that will help them be
successful as they advance to higher positions within the Company.
The program was developed specifically for new and potential
supervisors and delivered by Ambatovy’s training team.
