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Human Resources made a strong contribution to group-wide integration, internationalisation and improved skills management.
Through Human Resources (HR) initiatives, management took steps to make the group more integrated, lean and international. Measures that helped to achieve this included: 
Shared Services, Shared College training programmes; integrating the HR organisation between Corporate, Divisions and Business Units; leaner HR processes (e.g. annual interview); and support for international growth (e.g. China and India).
Social dialogue
Integrating Airbus to form a trans-national organisation was discussed with the European Works Council and social partners at Airbus and EADS levels, clearing the way for the reorganisation and implementation of Power8. Additionally, EADS managed similar discussions with social partners concerning implementation of Shared Services and ongoing initiatives to improve productivity and competitiveness across all EADS Divisions.
Planning strategic competencies
To ensure that EADS has sufficient people with the right skills to fulfil its commercial and industrial objectives, HR has developed a common approach to strategic competency management. The Shared College became increasingly active, covering activities ranging from sales and marketing to systems engineering. Training programmes were shared between Divisions.
Leadership development and integration
Group-wide tools to improve employee development and motivation have been introduced. The EADS Leadership Model for developing future leaders was introduced across EADS, as were common leadership development tools (e.g. 360° assessment tools). The performance and development process was redesigned and reactivated. Existing activities have been extended, such as the Corporate Business Academy and new activities have been launched (e.g. mentoring schemes).
Regarding innovation and research, the Hall of Fame held its first awards ceremony at the Cité des Sciences in Paris in November, sponsored by EADS Chief Technical Officer and EADS Head of Human Resources. Prizes were awarded for The Great Inventors, The Great Innovators, The Great Craftsmen and The Best Lean Manufacturing Team.
Effectiveness and HR Shared Services
Efficient management of pay and time through common Shared Services and a common e-HR platform was extended to all EADS home countries by the Corporate Shared Service Operations (CSO).
EADS has launched an EADS Learning Services (ELS) in the four home countries to improve the quality of learning and manage the learning process more effectively. ELS will manage the administration of learning operations.
The roll-out of common HR tools was also extended to recruitment. A common e-recruiting platform was implemented and became fully operational.
With more than 5,000 internships offered each year in Europe, EADS provides students with valuable technical and personal experience and with the unique opportunity to take a closer look at the industrial world.
HR will focus clearly on supporting Vision 2020’s objectives.
Five items will be prioritised:
- Leadership Development – developing leadership and people management skills;
- Talent Management – implementing/cascading the People Review process and improving mobility;
- Competency Management – better anticipation of technical skills and promotion of experts;
- Globalisation – preparing for global growth in Asia and in the United States;
- Diversity – by nationality, gender, age, as well as social and ethnic background.
Across EADS, initiatives will also be taken to enhance employee motivation and programme management.
