Performance
DHV Group
In keeping with our strategy of internationalization, the ratio of staff based in the Netherlands and the other regions is shifting toward a larger representation in other regions. In 2008 the percentage of staff based in the Netherlands shifted from 46% to 43%. Heads per region 2008
2007
The Netherlands
2,289
2,196
Africa
1,015
835
Asia
815
710
Europe (ex. The Netherlands)
610
424
North America
591
565
Worldwide
5,320
4,730
Headcount is presented in line with the annual report. Other ratios are calculated on the basis of actual CR data reports. See the data clarification table for more details.
In 2008, we created 372 new employment opportunities, compared with 239 in 2007. The strongest growth in employment opportunity was achieved in Africa, followed by Asia. This was encouraging given the tight resources and high labor turnover in these regions. Recruiting remains a high point of attention in South Africa, where we wish to retain our top three position in the market and we continue to see good growth opportunity. As explained in the Annual Report, the DHV Group is implementing a home country strategy, concentrating operations on a limited number of countries in which we can achieve critical mass. For this reason, we have chosen to divest smaller operations in Taiwan and Bolivia. Employment creation (excluding acquisitions/divestments) 2008
2007
62
109
Africa
160
107
Asia
104
25
Europe (ex. The Netherlands)
23
5
North America
23
0*
372
246
The Netherlands
Worldwide * Restated from -7 to align with 100% inclusion of Delcan
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