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To ensure that we in HR play the role of a business partner, providing a professional HR service and assist the business to meet its objectives. In order to achieve this we have to ensure that we have a good understanding of the business in general.

What would you describe as being your biggest challenge?Retention of staff and in order for us to ensure that we are successful when it comes to ensuring that staff Love It Here. In order to meet this objective both Line Mangers and HR need to be aligned. We have to ensure that career development which includes succession planning becomes entrenched in how we manage our resources granting them opportunities for growth.

We have embarked on a global social development project called BIPBOP which focuses on giving people at the bottom of the pyramid access to safe electricity and also assist them to acquire electrical competencies and start developing their ability to work and generate an income. We have started training individuals from poor communities as Wiremen, Technicians and Engineers. This project is one way of combining growth opportunities and sustainable development of skills which today is a huge challenge.

If you are looking for a career then this is the place to be. Schneider Electric provides a platform for career growth and as an individual it is up to you take advantage of this platform ensuring that your traits include dedication, commitment and perseverance then the world becomes your oyster. We have interesting success stories which bear testament to this.

The values that our Company has adopted (Passionate, Open, Straightforward and Effective) is one certain reason why I would recommend Schneider Electric as an Employer because this is the talk we walk.

In the 2 years that I have been with the Company, I have seen a good few people leave the organization and have returned within a space of one month for some and others after a few months. This surely tells us that we are doing something right here.

For those who are looking for a career in an organization that presents opportunities in many ways, has a great culture which includes a huge element of fun then this is where you have to be.