SustainCase: How Saab attracts, retains and develops employees

Case study: How Saab attracts, retains and develops employees


As a defence and security company developing, manufacturing and selling world-leading products and solutions, operating in 34 countries across the globe, Saab strives to be an employer of choice, not least for young people looking for modern, forward-thinking employers.


Abstract


Offering opportunities for learning and development to enable its approximately 15,000 employees to reach their full potential, while also attracting top talent, is a key priority for Saab. In order to attract, retain and develop employees Saab took action to:

• engage employees through the “Employee Boost” initiative

• offer opportunities for skills and leadership development

• identify and develop top talents through the Talent Management Review

• attract and train recent graduates with leadership potential


Using the GRI Standards in order to maintain and increase the value of your company


With each publication in this series the FBRH team will highlight one key impact identified by a company reporting in accordance with the GRI Standards and show how it has taken a structured, systematic approach to improving performance. With such positive action companies build trust, by dealing responsibly and conscientiously with their impact on the environment and on their stakeholders (e.g. clients, suppliers, shareholders, local communities, NGOs or local government). Stakeholders that can hold it back or stop it from reaching its objectives


By building trust your company creates loyalty and long-term commitment to its services and brands


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