It is the calibre of our people that has largely driven our success and will determine how well we take advantage of the very strong strategic position we have achieved. Today Orica employs over 15,000 people around the world and more than half of our business now takes place outside of Australia and New Zealand - a very marked change from our beginnings. Despite the dozens of different languages and diverse backgrounds of our global workforce, our employees are united by a common commitment to our Deliver the Promise principles. These principles are intended to guide all of our employees in their day-to-day decisions and empower them to perform to the best of their ability.  

Recruitment, professional development and talent management programs are very important. The Orica Graduate Program is important to ensuring our technical, functional and leadership pipelines for a sustainable future.  In 2010, the global program hosted over 100 graduates in total. We are looking forward to introducing new initiatives to ensure we recruit, develop and retain the best and brightest, all to build an even stronger, more competitive Orica. More Graduate Program information 

In March 2010 we conducted the inaugural Orica Global Employee Engagement Survey. All permanent full-time and part-time employees were invited to participate across all business units. The results were very pleasing with some valuable insights into the employee experience at Orica. 

Through the data we were able identify that our approach to employee safety, health and the environment is a key factor that underpins employee engagement and is something we currently do very well. Our employees are also very satisfied with their day to day work activities which they feel make an important contribution to Orica's success.

In direct response to our survey, we have since launched three diverse, cross-business and cross-functional global project teams to address the areas employees would like to see changes made in. 

The intention will be to conduct the survey annually and monitor the resulting actions through the Orica Group Executive and Senior Management to ensure their success.

Orica people are dedicated to serving customers & community. Below are some activities and achievements of our staff. 

Orica Staff Fundraising for Christchurch - Orica employees around NZ did their bit to help raise funds for the Christchurch Earthquake Appeal. More...