Lafarge encourages geographical and professional mobility. Long- or short-term international assignments, internal promotions or simply a change of role... Your personal and professional development is important to us.
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There is no such thing as a pre-determined career path at Lafarge! Everyone builds their own rich and diversified career portfolio. Whether it is a question of geography, hierarchy or professional development, you hold the keys to your success!
A sustainable career can be built by belonging to a profession, developing skills appropriate to each role you occupy, and having the interest and determination to follow the professional path you choose. We don't set rules about the amount of time you should spent in a given role. Depending on the profession, the amount of time needed to achieve a high level of performance and expertise can vary.
12% of Lafarge's executives already have international experience. This proportion is expected to double over the next five years. A number of options also exist if you are looking to change jobs. |
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A range of ways to boost your career |
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The Group is committed to total transparency concerning job vacancies. Employees have access to internal job offers for all countries thanks to the "Job Center", available on the intranet.
You'll also enjoy opportunities to talk openly with the Human Resources department and your manager. These discussions will help you regularly evaluate your professional progression. Assessment and self-assessment tools can be a useful way to understand your managerial aptitudes, behavioral skills and employment preferences! |
Assessment and improvement
Lafarge has developed a number of assessment and improvement tools:
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Changing direction |
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At Lafarge, it's not unusual for a Spanish operational manager to become a branch manager at the French headquarters, or for an engineer to take charge of a Human Resources department. Transversal links between professions are strongly encouraged and Lafarge offers training to ensure transfers go well. |
Key figures on mobility
In 2006, employees from 44 different countries were working for Lafarge in a country other than their own. They were employed in more than 20 destinations, including France, Malaysia, China, the United States, Austria, Canada and South Africa. All of the Group's Cement and Gypsum business units have at least one non-native staff member on their management team. Lafarge encourages people from different cultures to work together and strives to achieve diversity at all levels.
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Last update on 06/05/2008
