Auchan Retail’s corporate culture is centred on its employees. The company strives to boost employees’ autonomy, agility and engagement. Auchan Retail ascribes as much importance to its customers as it does to its employees. This equal attentiveness is based on two principles: professionalism and employability on the one hand, and working conditions and “living better” on the other. Employees’ skills are hence aligned with the company’s vision, core purpose and main strategic priorities. Their day-to-day work brings Auchan Retail’s values to life: Trust, Openness and Excellence.

Auchan Retail has always prioritised physical and mental health and employee safety. The company strives to create a caring environment that is conducive to well-being at work, where each employee can express themselves freely and thrive professionally. Promoting diversity, care-based management, training and well-being in the workplace are the cornerstones of Auchan Retail’s labour relations policy.

Auchan Retail believes strongly that diversity is both a source of wealth and a performance driver, and it makes sure that its employees reflect the diverse nature of its customer base. Auchan Retail strives to preserve an inclusive environment and combat all forms of discrimination. To this end, the company is committed to promoting diversity, treating men and women fairly, facilitating the inclusion of people with disabilities, and giving employment opportunities to senior citizens. 

Auchan Retail seeks to involve its employees in the future of the company and its results. The company has a long-standing profit-sharing policy that involves employees in the company’s success and its projects. Profit-sharing and employee shareholding schemes exemplify our broader policy of sharing knowledge, power and assets. 

Asset sharing is a genuine management system that aligns with Auchan Retail’s historical values and beliefs. Offering employees the chance to become shareholders is the most practical way to involve them in the company’s future and profits. A shareholding committee made up of shareholder representatives is present in each Auchan Retail country. There is also a Shareholder community, which aims to train employees, share the company’s results and outlook, and prepare share price announcements. Tens of thousands of employees in countries around the world are shareholders in Auchan Retail, with an interest in its growth and success.

As a company committed to the planet and to people, Auchan Retail promotes good, accessible food that both forges social bonds and contributes to the fight against global warming. Solidarity initiatives are underway, in particular through the Fondation Auchan. The foundation works with local populations on the ground, and employees are encouraged to participate. 

Auchan Retail employees share the vision and values of a group committed to the planet. To contribute to the fight against climate change and protect natural resources, Auchan Retail has committed to three action areas: preserving the climate and biodiversity; combating plastic pollution; and reducing food waste. To commit its teams to these objectives, the company has launched training and awareness-raising plans on climate issues for all employees, as well as on the eco-design of products and some specific knowledge related to farming. These training courses and awareness-raising sessions may be general or targeted at the teams directly concerned. They contribute to the openness and excellence of everyone.

For Auchan Retail, “excellence” means expertise, efficiency, high standards for yourself and others, and attention to customers. Competition is fierce, and customers have a choice. Their preference is something that we earn. We need to be committed to changing everyone’s lives in all countries, enabling them to live better through the quality of our products, services and relationships. Excellence is a source of pride for the Auchan Retail teams that take up this great challenge.

International mobility is a tool for developing employees’ skills and know-how. Auchan Retail capitalises on this system to offer its employees the chance to share their know-how and develop their skills internationally. The company, in turn, increases the potential of its internal resources.

Auchan Retail strives to provide good career management by developing the key skills of its employees and retaining its talents. The company has always recognised the link between “training” and “shared knowledge”. Mobility and internal promotion are also important motivators for developing the skills of the company’s future managers, with 30% of Auchan Retail managers arriving at their role in this way.