People Sphere
Our purpose is to transform ourselves in the next ten years to be the leader in Electrical and Electronics Distribution Systems. With a clear Mission that we want to fulfill – using our cultural strengths as the Yazaki team in EMEA – we stand together 'One for all, All for one' and bring millions of vehicles literally to life every day through our products and through excellence in everything we do. Our values give our Human Resources teams the frame work for an operative and strategic approach on how to support the achievement of our Vision and Mission.
3 Spheres
In the following sections we address initiatives that contribute to each area.
Key facts
Our people: decent work, training and development
At the end of P81, from 51,038 employees 79% had permanent employment contracts, and 21% temporary contracts. In addition, Y-EMEA had 392 subcontractors. Reference should also be made to the fact that 99.8% of Y-EMEA's employees work on a full-time basis. Diversity is the key to success for Y-EMEA. Already today, 18 different nationalities are represented in our management team and more and more women are taking on key positions. HR support to use these strengths to further diversify our workforce by providing equal opportunity regarding recruiting, development and promotion.
Talent attraction and retention
To be known and viewed as an Employer of Choice in the job market accompanying measures are taken, e.g. establishing relationships with local and regional colleges and universities, visiting job fairs and forming relations with the local communities.
But talent is not only found externally but also internally. To further leverage internal talent Y-EMEA has implemented a new talent management approach. We have always been a people-oriented company. Therefore, Y-EMEA has set up a new holistic talent management approach that focusses on our own employees.
The new talent management approach is based on a holistic concept, from a clear profile for identifying talents to a concept on how to develop and prepare the talents for future tasks and, finally, how to place them in open positions. This is an ongoing process, not a yearly activity: HR and leadership will work with the talent and regularly talk about their development on a local, regional and international level.
No poverty and reduced inequalities
For nations to flourish, equality and prosperity must be available to everyone – regardless of gender, race, religious beliefs or economic status. When every individual is self-sufficient, the world prospers. Y-EMEA is committed to the Yazaki Group statement for Corporate Social Responsibility. This includes sincere dialogue with employees, establishing comfortable workplaces, preventing discrimination, harassment and child or forced labor. Anchored in our Yazaki Spirit values, we care about our people and communities, having in place measures to reduce inequalities and promote social inclusion in the locations where we operate.
Respect for diversity and non-discrimination
We respect the diversity of our employees and provide equal opportunities to all our employees. As stated in our Code of Conduct, we value what each individual brings to our teams regardless of their ethnic decent, origin, nationality, religion, ideology, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, medical condition, color or their social background or any other characteristics. Y-EMEA is also committed to supporting employees with disabilities independently of being a legal requirement in countries where we operate.
Respect for human rights
Based on this awareness of the challenges at hand the Yazaki Group enacted the Yazaki Group Human Rights Policy. Positioned above all other relevant policies and documents mentioning respect for human rights (such as CSR policy, Global Responsible Mineral Policy, and Code of Conduct), this policy applies to all companies belonging to Yazaki Group and their employees and it requests Yazaki Group's suppliers and other stakeholders to endorse it.
Job creation
We are pleased to play a role in driving prosperity across the regions where we operate. Through job creation we contribute to enhancing the quality of life for local residents and local economic development.
Yazaki acts green
Please see some examples from our operations.
Visit of the Minister of Industry and Energy in YTU
As part of the "Invest in Gafsa" Forum held on June, 2022, Neila Nouira, Minister of Industry, Energy & Mines, accompanied by a government delegation, made a visit to our Tunisia entity which is considered the largest manufacturer in the country. From her side, the minister expressed Yazaki's leading and effective role in the economic and social growth.
Support for Uzhgorod plant
Despite the war in Ukraine with Russian Federation, our Ukrainian plant in Uzhhorod (YUL) has continued its operations and, due to our local team's commitment, we were able to avoid any impact on our customers. YUL employed a lot of refugees from affected areas and together with other Yazaki plants supported local Ukrainian humanitarian hubs.
Citizen and Employability Company Trophy
As a result of Yazaki's great role in integrating young people, our site in Tangier (YMO) was honored with thisTrophy" by the Non-governmental organization Casal dels Infants, organized inpartnership with the Education, Culture and Development Initiative.
Gender equality. Good health and well-being
Y-EMEA embraces diversity actively and supports inclusion to better understand and meet the needs and expectations of an increasingly diverse and global customer base. Y-EMEA pursues an inclusive policy respecting gender diversity and providing equal opportunities to all our employees. The gender distribution of Y-EMEA employees shows that, of the total of 51,430 employees (including subcontractors) in P81 (FY2021), 64% are female and 36% male. However, there is a greater representation of the male gender in the several professional categories, including the leadership ones, except for the "Direct" category composed by 72% of female.
Companies have a responsibility to provide fair working conditions that allow people to live long and healthy lives. Protecting the health and safety of our teams is a top priority management issue at Y-EMEA. We are continuing to strive in providing employees with rewarding workplaces where safety and the reassurance of employees are secured, and where the work is healthy and comfortable for employees so that they can continue to develop professionally.
Yazaki acts green
Please see some examples from our operations.
Yazaki Serbia Collects "Caps for Handicap"
Yazaki Serbia (YSD) has managed to collect and donate 100 kg of plastic caps in less than three months. The colleagues achieved this impressive number by setting up a competition: each department received its own collection box to see who could amass the most caps.
Portugal starts the day with a warm up!
Yazaki Portugal has been implementing labor gymnastics for several years to prevent its employees from being affected by occupational diseases. No workout without warm-up! – This motto holds true not only for the field or gym, but also for the average workday.
Bulgarian Christmas campaign
As part of the charity campaign "Bulgarian Christmas", YBE-Y has made a donation to help orphanages in supporting socially disadvantaged families and children in need of medical treatment. The plant donated Christmas baskets full of goodies to the day care center for children with disabilities.
