Social responsibility – creating values for generations The shareholders and General Managers of Phoenix Contact demonstrate their social responsibility by creating secure jobs, which are essential when it comes to enabling solid, self-fi nanced growth and engaging with society outside of the factory gates. The training of young people, the eff orts made to enable lifelong learning, the worldwide acknowledgment of the UN Global Compact standard with regard to human rights and proper working conditions, and establishing family-friendly working models benefi t our own employees. Comprehensive training and further education Apprenticeships in 11 specialist trades, internal further education programs, an in- house education center, cooperation with schools, colleges and education institutes. State-of-the-art workstations Family-friendly working conditions Maximum daylight in offi ces and production facilities, back-friendly seating, noise protection, and cooling ceilings, as well as room automation for individual control. Flexible working time models, home offi ce arrangements, and mobile working all facilitate the balance between child care, caring for relatives, private projects and work. 10 PHOENIX CONTACT i g n u t i e z s e d n a L e h c s i p p L e h t d n a s s i e r P d r a h n r e B © i n o i g e r e p p L e h t r o f r e p a p s w e n