Our strategy, performance, culture and reputation are fueled by our workforce — the heart of our company. We recognize that attracting and developing a world-class workforce is a competitive imperative within our complex industry. At year鈥慹nd 2024, we had approximately 11,800 employees in 14 countries. Read more about our workforce metrics.

We depend on our workforce to successfully execute the company’s strategy and we recognize the importance of creating a workplace where our people feel valued. Our Executive Leadership Team (ELT) and board of directors help set our Human Capital Management (HCM) strategy and drive accountability for meaningful progress.

Our HCM approach is based on our core SPIRIT Values and built around three pillars that we believe are necessary for success: A compelling culture, attracting a world-class workforce and valuing our people. Key actions and progress against these pillars are described in more detail below:

A Compelling Culture
  • SPIRIT Values guide our actions and behaviors.
  • Performance and accountability are core to our culture, supported by consistent, fair and merit-based practices.
  • Employee engagement surveys are used to establish meaningful action plans based on to employee feedback.
  • Data analytics track key workforce and engagement metrics.
  • Modern work spaces and onsite amenities enhance employees’ workplace experience.
Attracting a World-Class Workforce
  • We utilize consistent and fair recruitment and selection practices to find and onboard the talent to meet our business needs.
  • We build broad talent pipelines through active membership with trade associations, nonprofit organizations and significant long-standing partnerships with universities.
  • Our U.S. Summer Internship Program offers university students a compelling, hands-on experience.
  • Our strategic process allocates university contributions in service to strengthening and expanding our future talent pools. 
valuing our people
  • Employees are empowered to navigate their careers through an internal resource website (My Career) with curated career development resources.
  • Robust succession planning process promotes business continuity and develops employees for key roles.
  • Hands-on global Talent Management Teams (TMTs) guide employee development around the world. 
  • Employees are rewarded for contributing to our success through:
    • Competitive performance-based compensation packages and global equitable pay practices.
    • Compensation programs that link individual and company performance.
    • Inclusive global benefits informed by external market practices and employee needs and feedback.
    • Real-time recognition programs.
    • Global wellness programs that address physical and mental well-being.

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Global employee representation

 

2022 Human Capital Management Report (HCM)

This report details the actions we are taking to inspire a compelling culture, attract and retain great people, provide rewarding opportunities and meet our commitments to all stakeholders.

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