45.
2005 the average number
employees increased from
,732 to 64,305.
At Group level we give the regions the relevant
tools they need for superior execution: brand
support, research and development. Everything
we do is focused on creating the means to
translate technical innovations into top-line growth.
P rsonnel and organisation
In 2005, we initiated substantial change, including
implementing a new top - management and
regional structure and installing new management.
These changes, along with the continuing drive
towards cost and operational efficiency led to
s ;nificant changes for the personnel of Heineken.
2005 the average number of employees
i Teased from 61,732 to 64,305 on balance.
ich of the activity in the area of personnel
a i Human Resources centred on our agenda
creating a high-performance organisation.
compensation and benefit policy has been
r /iewed and amended.
September we announced a new senior manager
/ard policy to become effective in 2006.
have also strengthened our senior management
i iew and appraisal systems.
We have made progress in terms of health and
safety procedures. And we are also working to
upgrade our information systems to provide more
transparency across the organisation and allow
us to share Human Resources information between
regional structures. This is especially important
for identifying potential high-performing individuals
so we can develop these people across all
functional disciplines.
During the last few years we have improved
systems and processes related to Human
Resources, but going forward we will place even
more emphasis on strengthening the culture
of Heineken. We are working on being better
at listening to employees and to be a place where
our employees can fulfil their career ambitions.
In 2006 we will work to benchmark our
performance, both externally and internally,
between business units and support functions.
Another top priority for Human Resources in
2006 will be the strengthening of programmes
to aid the numerous expatriated employees
throughout our organisation.
Geographical distribution of personnel
In numbers
Western Europe
(of which in the Netherlands)
Central and Eastern Europe
Americas
Africa and the Middle East
Asia Pacific
Heineken N.V. - Annual Report 2005
