
• Eliminating arbitrary decisions • Stating facts simply, analysing consequences, • Encouraging open communication and exchange • Communicating objectives and results • Stating rules of the game • Stating who does what • Publishing open positions/vacancies • Developing and applying common people processes and policies consistently throughout the company.


• Explaining and convincing: "giving meaning" • Facilitating networking, across internal frontiers; breaking down "citadels" or silos • Promoting management through dialogue • Fostering cross-business networks • Corporate presence in the field • Meetings with employees • Communicating on our HR processes openly and in plain language • Developing intranet for HR communications

The management values Arjowiggins promotes are Transparency, Communication, Empowerment and Recognition.


• Leading change • Managing by example • Leveraging strengths, addressing weaknesses • Helping managers to manage with courage and shoulder their management responsibilities • Helping employees take ownership of their individual development • Encouraging delegation • Managing expectations, promising the possible


• Recognising the contribution of each individual • Recognising each individual's capacity to develop • Rewarding - or penalising - performance factually and fairly • Actively supporting mobility and development actions. • Clear, published policies on remuneration, expatriation, etc • Implementation of Group-wide development processes and tools.