Up Close: Sustainability training for Chemical employees
Retention and engagement Our global, diverse workforce represents a competitive advan- tage for ExxonMobil. We retain and develop our employees by providing an environment where personal and professional growth is encouraged and career objectives are developed and achieved. We communicate openly with our employees through frequent one-on-one and team discussions as well as larger organizational meetings. All employees undergo an annual performance assessment and development process, during which they have the opportunity to engage in a structured, documented discussion with their supervisors about work accomplishments, learning objectives, development oppor- tunities and career interests. This process, coupled with company training, mentorship programs and networking opportunities, provide the basis for ongoing employee growth and continual performance improvement. ExxonMobil offers robust corporate and technical training programs designed to engage employees in professional development. In 2015, our major business units spent $124 million on training employees. Of that, we directed 84 percent toward professional and technical training. In 2015, more than 5,000 employees at various levels of the company participated in ExxonMobil’s leadership development training programs, of which 32 percent were women and 48 percent were employees from outside the United States. ExxonMobil also offers a variety of workplace flexibility programs to maintain engagement and maximize productivity by addressing individual employee needs. These workplace flexibility programs differ based on the legal requirements, infrastructure and culture of locations where we do business. Examples of workplace flexibility programs include adaptable workplace arrangements, modified workweek, part-time regular employment and adjustable work hours.
Employee benefits Our benefits programs are an integral part of a total remuner- ation package designed to support our long-term business objectives, as well as attract, retain and reward the most qualified employees. Our goal is to be responsive to the needs of employees throughout their careers and into retirement. Ensuring access to affordable health care helps employees effectively manage health care issues and reduces related financial concerns. Our funding levels of qualified pension plans comply with applicable laws and regulations. Defined benefit pension obligations are fully supported by the financial strength of ExxonMobil or the respective sponsoring affiliate. The company provides retirement benefits that support our long-term career orientation and business models.
We view all of our employees as ambassadors for ExxonMobil. Our employees can help communicate our internal efforts and explain our positions on important topics to the outside world. By including the topic of sustainability in our company training offerings, we can help ensure employees understand our approach to sustainability and can effectively communicate our sustainability objectives to people outside the company. Since 2011, we have offered face-to-face training on sustainability to commercially facing ExxonMobil Chemical Company (EMCC) employees. In 2015, we expanded our sustainability training to all EMCC employees as part of a new computer-based training platform to help broaden exposure to the topic beyond just the commercial organization. This computer-based training includes introductory-level information such as the definition of sustainability, how EMCC incorporates sustainability into its operations, emerging sustainability challenges and how individuals can contribute to sustainability at home and at work. Since the computer-based training was launched in August 2015, 857 Chemical employees and 75 other employees have taken the course.
Training expenditures and number of employees trained
2011
$80
$88
2012
2013
$96
2014
$117
2015
$124
65,000
2011
76,000
2012
e a r k
87,000
2013
79,000
2014
85,000
2015
Sustainability
Spending (millions of dollars)
Employees trained (non-unique participants)
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In 2015, ExxonMobil spent $124 million on training employees. In total, 85,000 non-unique participants at various levels of the company participated in ExxonMobil training programs in 2015, a 31 percent increase since 2011.
For information on ExxonMobil’s approach to sustainable development, see page 8.
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