16,000 employees now, up to 18,000 by end of 2011. 98% localized talents. 2100 employees 15 years+, 670 employees 25 years+
70% of middle to senior leaders in GE are promoted from within the company. Local developed business leaders managing over $1B business (Jack W., Rachel D., Heather W.)
2,000 engineers in one of four global R&D centers in Shanghai, 450 patents by 2010
Mentoring and coaching programs, getting great minds meet together and share growth experience
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70% of middle to senior leaders in GE are promoted from within the company.
$4.7million has been awarded to GE employees in Greater China; Above & Beyond Awards Program; Appreciation events including annual family day
Two way communication channels: GEOS, web chats, workouts, roundtables, town halls.
Volunteerism: In 2010, 2,134 GE Volunteers in Greater China had led over 101 community projects, contributing over 23,927 volunteer hours, servicing communities in 14 different locations across Greater China
The Spirit & the Letter and Ombus person
Fostered a healthy lifestyle and work environment through HealthAhead programs: tobacco free across al GE facilities, small changes campaign, 10+ GE facilities in China certified as HealthAhead site by 2011
GE invests $1B in people growth every year. An average 1/3 of our China employees receive training from GE China Learning Center every year
CEO Jeff Immelt spends 30% of his time on leadership development. HR owns the global learning organization, including the entire leadership development curriculum.
GE offers World-class training programs for future talents: FMP, ECLP, HRLP, etc.
Shanghai Crotonville
China Global GRC
GE China CEO Program
Top 20 Companies for Leadership by Business Week 2010(#1)
World's Best Companies for Leadership by Fortune 2009, 2007
The Twenty Best Companies for Leadership by Bloomberg Business Week/Hay Group, 2010(#1)
Top 100 Most Ideal Employer for Engineering Students presented by Universum and Xinhua News Agency Globe Magazine 2011(#3), 2010(#14)
Top 100 Best Employer for Management Students presented by Universum and Xinhua News Agency 2011(#24), 2010(#61)