Lafarge has locations throughout the world and has developed a culture of decentralization. The Group is characterized by its international scope and multi-local close-knit teams.
An international group* |
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Joining an international group like Lafarge offers a number of advantages:
At Lafarge, "international" is more than a buzzword. The distribution of the Group's workforce around the world shows the wide-ranging approach we take to production. In fact, all of our products are manufactured locally.
*Figures at 12/31/2007 |
A decentralized Group where everyone takes responsibility |
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Decentralization is a core element in our multilocal organization. The Group is made up of small units in which the performance of each employee matters. For example, a Lafarge cement plant is an industrial asset worth around 200 million euros. Thanks to automated manufacturing and control processes, it can be operated by around 100 people. These entities are run by close-knit teams where you will rapidly take on responsibilities and your initiatives can quickly be put into practice. |
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Expansion in fast-growing markets: the example of China |
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In 1985, emerging countries consumed 56% of the world's cement. That figure rose to 79% in 2005 and is expected to reach 87% by 2020! The Group is fully mobilized to ensure long-term growth in these markets. Bringing recently acquired, obsolete plants up to date, complying with environmental standards, improving the skills of employees and effectively applying safety rules: these are just some of the challenges faced by a sustainable leader!
China is the world's leading market for cement and consumes 45% of global output. Lafarge is increasing its production capacity in China through acquisitions and the development of existing factories and cement plants. This growth will depend on significant, sustained recruiting for managerial positions in units and factories and for technical and support jobs. China now represents more than one quarter of the Cement workforce! Most recruitment opportunities concern the Chinese as the Group is working to establish firm roots in the country and keep pace with market expectations.
However, in this country, all foreign investors are looking for skilled people who are open-minded and able to speak English. Competition is fierce!
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China: recruitment is a priorityCyrille Ragoucy, Regional President for Lafarge's Cement Business in China "Our main challenge is to attract, train and retain high-level managers. We are recruiting both young engineers and experienced managers who want to give their careers a new dimension.In China today, Lafarge is seen as the most attractive employer in the industry thanks to a management style that combines demanding performance targets with collaborative working practices." Recruitment challengesEdgardo Soriano, a human resources manager in China, shares his views "Our objective is to support the development of the Business in China, where we are planning to double cement and clinker output between 2007 and 2010. We are planning to increase the workforce by 25-75%, so we have implemented a very proactive recruitment process...." |
Last update on 06/05/2008
