Even in economically challenging times (especially in 2009), voestalpine has been able to keep the number of employees almost constant by implementing flexible working time models, reduced working hours, utilization of flex-time credits and vacation accruals, educational leave, early retirement models, and part-time work for employees nearing retirement age.
Corporate HR handles personnel issues that are relevant for multiple companies, divisions, and regions, for example, contract law, management development, personnel marketing, employee surveys, agreements on objectives, remuneration management for executives, and travel safety.