Investment in Workforce a Priority for Nestle
June 18, 2009 by admin
Filed under Initiatives
Investing in human capital development is important for company’s future. So says Nestle S.A. chief executive officer, Paul Bulcke. As such, Nestle (M) Bhd has allocated about RM7 million for training annually. Bulcke was reported to have said:
Nestle employs more than 280,000 people around the world and we consider human capital development an important investment for the future of Nestle… In 2008, Nestle Malaysia’s training covered some 19,000 man days with over 9,000 employees trained.
Recognising the importance of developing and nurturing a pool of talented and skilled workers, Bulcke was reported to have said that Nestle had rolled out training programmes focusing on leadership and functional competencies, personal effectiveness and promotion of e-learning throughout the organisation.
He was attending the Nestle-Open University Malaysia graduation ceremony, where he presented 31 graduates with executive diploma in manufacturing management (EDMM) certificates. The EDMM programme, a joint initiative by Nestle Malaysia and Open University Malaysia, was launched in 2006 to develop Nestle’s production executives into first line managers.
The EDMM programme is part of the “Nestle on the Move” strategic initiative, which calls for empowerment of employees at all levels, while equipping them with the right competencies.◊
