Nestlé management style is more inspiring and less hierarchical, which does not mean without authority. A working climate within the framework of the “Nestlé Management and Leadership Principles” and with clear views on expected results allows providing unbiased feedback and boosts continuous improvement. There is less control and more coaching, more concentration on results than on processes.

In flat organization lateral professional development is enhanced by

acquiring additional skills becomes a necessary means to complement or even substitute the vertical (hierarchical) career moves. The international dimension of the Group also supports to exploit in full the potential of talented staffs thanks to our cross-border network. Nestlé promote self-learning whenever possible. Long-life learning helps staffs to keep abreast of the evolution in a fast changing environment and the Company increases its efficiency.

Apart from professional skills and insight, the capacity and willingness to apply company principles are the main criteria for progressing in the organization, regardless of origin, nationality, religion, race, gender or age.