The experience and competence of the Sims Metal Management workforce is a fundamental strength of the Company, and our people capability has developed over a number of years.

With the development of our core and new businesses, Sims Metal Management is able to present opportunities for employees to progress through the Company supporting its 'promote from within' philosophy. This practice has seen a number of employees, from all levels, move to new positions and different locations across the business as a whole.

Sims Metal Management also recognises the importance of acquiring new talent and this is reflected in the importance of the Company's trainee management programmes as well as the recruitment of qualified people.

Overall, our human resource strategy is focused on fostering a true performance culture, acquiring and developing talented personnel, identifying and developing new skills required for current and future business strategies, management and leadership development