Attracting and hiring highly skilled talent is critical to ensure Kimberly-Clark can meet its business objectives. During 2008, we hired over 4,800 new employees around the world.

In North America (U.S. and Canada), our internal recruitment website, called Open Opportunities, helps employees find available positions within Kimberly-Clark. During 2008, 774 employees found new roles within Kimberly-Clark using this program.

Global Learning and Development

In 2008, Talent Management/Global Learning and Development partnered with Global Marketing to develop employee skills in marketing. This global, enterprise-wide initiative identified the core areas of marketing and built profiles that defined the major skills and competencies necessary for success. The profiles serve as the foundation for skill assessment and development.

In 2008, we launched a new training course on Design for the Environment. There were over 200 participants, whose work involves product design and development. The course aimed to increase awareness of environmental concerns for consideration in the product design process.

The Sustainability Community of Practice also held informal lunchtime seminars at our sites in Neenah, Wisconsin and Roswell, Georgia on how employees can reduce their environmental impact. The sessions covered topics including:

• How the family can reduce energy use at home.
• How to create a wildlife-friendly habitat in your backyard.
• Energy saving during the winter months.
• Life-cycle assessments.
• Sustainability approach.

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