EFG Eurobank Ergasias S.A. Corporate Social ... - EuroCharity

As a rule, the Group’s member-companies are among the leaders of their respective
market segments, offering major competitive advantages as far as client service is
concerned. In terms of human resource management, this translates into the ongoing
development of skills and competencies, and the provision of major career opportunities
in the field of financial services in Greece, and in the countries of South-eastern and
Central Europe where the Group has established its presence.
Almost 80% of the employees are less than 45 years old, while the average age of the
workforce for the year 2007 stood at 37 years. Gender distribution is rather balanced, as
women accounted for 49.4% of the total workforce, bearing excellent proof of the equal
opportunities policy implemented by the Group.
Most of the people employed in Greece are located in the region of Attica, whilst, based
on the nature of the Group’s operations, their majority is deployed in front line Units,
mainly in the Branch Network and the Business Centres.
The next sections examine the policies and practices implemented in the following fields:
• Selection of employees
• Training
• Performance management system
• Compensation and benefits
• Internal communication
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CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY & SUSTAINABILITY 2007