Employee Training and Transition Programs Offered (OI3368)

This metric is intended to capture a description of the training and transition programs offered to employees.

Employee training programs that aim to upgrade skills can include internal training courses, funding support for external training or education, and the provision of sabbatical periods with guaranteed return to employment. Transition assistance programs provided to support employees who are retiring or who have been terminated can include pre-retirement planning for intended retirees, retraining for those intending to continue working, severance pay (which can take into account employee age and years of service), job placement services, and assistance (such as training and counselling) on transitioning to a non-working life.

This metric is sourced from GRI Disclosure 404-2: Programs for upgrading employee skills and transition assistance programs.