In 2008, we introduced a holistic concept for lasting process optimisation and productivity gains (High Performance Organisation, HPO). As a cornerstone of this efficiency programme, people excellence frames our overall HR strategy. This strategy has three main pillars – talent development, corporate culture and performance.

We are committed to offering our employees safe working environments and attractive conditions, treating them with fairness and respect, and rewarding outstanding performance. In return, we expect our employees to assume responsibility for the company's success and live its values. Our Code of Ethics provides clear guidelines on how to do this, covering everything from compliance with laws and regulations to showing a sense of responsibility in our dealings with each other.

In 2010, we had 48,430 employees - a slight rise on the previous year's figure. Personnel expenses at The Linde Group came to EUR 2.527 billion. The average global fluctuation rate was 5.7 percent, varying from 1.8 to 9.9 percent depending on the region. The average duration of employment in 2010 amounted to 9.7 years.

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