Human Resources
”Successful together” was the theme that accompanied the DOUGLAS Group throughout its 2007/08 financial year. Yet again the Group achieved its targets, an accomplishment due first and foremost to its 24,000+ employees. They impress customers with their professionalism and friendly help – day after day, at every location, in every country. These men and women offer first-class service and arrange interesting and impactful events. They take their independent responsibilities seriously and demonstrate commitment and initiative at every level of the company, helping to secure further success for the DOUGLAS Group.
| Employees | |||
| 09/30/08 | 09/30/07 | Change | |
| Perfumeries | 14,722 | 13,719 | 1,003 |
| Books | 5,153 | 4,944 | 209 |
| Jewelry* | 2,020 | 1,955 | 65 |
| Fashion | 979 | 1,015 | -36 |
| Confectionery | 1,109 | 1,118 | -9 |
| Services/Holding | 538 | 514 | 24 |
| DOUGLAS Group | 24,521 | 23,265 | 1,256 |
| Inside Germany | 15,110 | 14,746 | 364 |
| Outside Germany | 9,411 | 8,519 | 892 |
| *2007 incl. René Kern | |||
The DOUGLAS Group will continue to place its trust in this spirit of dedication. And with their focus on apprenticeships and advanced training for existing staff, the Group’s human resource development activities will play a key role. Our employees want to be both supported and inspired. We have a satisfied, happy workforce when this happens. And that is important: because only employees who enjoy their jobs can hope to make our claim of ”Excellence in Retailing” come to life.