Annual And Corporate Responsibility Report 2017

7.2. To our employees The Atresmedia Group knows full well that people management is what truly sets a company apart from its peers over time. This is achieved by reconciling and harmonising the Company’s own interests with those of its employees. Atresmedia has a Human Resources Policy in place that sets out the values, principles and commitments guiding and shaping the Group’s strategy when managing its human resources. The following objectives and actions show the success of these commitments: OBJECTIVES OF THE HUMAN RESOURCES STRATEGY ACTIONS SHOWING THE SUCCESS OF THE STRATEGY Guaranteeing quality employment 79.22% of contracts are permanent. Championing equality, diversity and reconciliation Of Atresmedia’s total workforce, 49.55% are men and 50.45% women –1,035 and 1,054, respectively–, while 43 individuals have some kind of disability. Training and enabling the professional development of its workforce In 2017, a total of 641,473 euros was invested in training. Making the Group’s know-how available to future employees Consolidating the Atresmedia Formación model. Fostering corporate volunteering A total of 211 employees took part in the Group’s corporate volunteering initiatives in 2017. Looking out for the health and safety of employees A total of 1,338 hours of training in OHS were delivered in 2017. | 114 |  7. OUR CONTRIBUTION ATRESMEDIA  |  ANNUAL AND CORPORATE RESPONSIBILITY REPORT 2017