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Training and Development

The following table sets out, on a total and on a per employee basis, the days of training and the spend on training during 2009/10. The graph below it shows the total training spend per employee over the past five years. The training spend does not include the cost of in house training or the cost of the employees’ wages during training.

Training Days and Spend on Training

2009/10

Region	Total days / shifts training	Number of days / shifts training per employee	Total training spend £	Spend per employee £
Europe	14,005	3.2	1,797,540	407
North America	2,898	1.2	300,899	127
Asia	1,596	1.6	130,816	131
Rest of World	616	1.1	199,845	354
Group	19,115	2.3	2,429,100	291

Bar chart showing total training spend per employee in pounds from 2005 to 2010. Total spend per employee in pounds was; calendar year 2005 £265, calendar year 2006 £317, calendar year 2007 £327, financial year 2009 £346, financial year 2010 £291

Training days and spend on training have fallen compared to the prior year as a result of a number of our businesses most affected by the recession postponing some training for around six months during the year. Johnson Matthey has always recognised the importance of training and development and as we have begun to see some recovery in our businesses, we are also seeing employee training numbers pick up again. Our strong and continuing commitment to the training and personal development of all our employees is reflected in the fact that during 2009/10, approximately 495 internal promotions were actioned. This represents 35% of all the appointments made in the year and is equivalent to one internal promotion per 17 employees within the group.

Attendance

Good performance in attendance rates was maintained this year. The average number of days lost per employee in 2009/10 due to sickness and unplanned absence was 5.2 days. This represents 2.1% of lost time per employee in the working year.

Attendance per Employee

Average headcount for 2009/10

	Number of days / shifts lost per employee	% of lost time per employee
Group	5.2	2.1%

The corporate sickness absence rate during 2009/10 was 2.1% compared to 2.2% (restated) for 2008/09. We continue to increase investment in sustainable health and wellness programmes to support the longer term health, wellbeing and performance of our employees.