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5.2.2 Further training programs: We have issued a guide summarizing the RAFI lead-
Upskilling, reskilling, cross-skilling ership principles and tools for our leaders.
One of the essential components of the RAFI compe-
tency model is systematic development of managers 5.2.4 Step-by-step development of employee
in order to fill vacant management positions prefera- qualifications with RIMA
bly from within the company’s own ranks. The RIMA The RIMA model we apply at RAFI Berg helps us to
model we developed in-house for RAFI Berg offers advance our employees from trainee to master’s de-
another option for human resources development. gree level so they can become experts in their respec-
The “RAFI in-house modular training and further tive fields. The process of training to become an expert
training” program, a winner of the Chamber of Indus- is geared toward the needs and existing potential of
try and Commerce Education Award, is dedicated to the individual. In the qualification process, targeted and
targeted development of our workforce on all perfor- individually tailored training, vocational education pro-
mance levels. At some locations, we also offer “PEP grams, and courses can be carried out in addition to
me up,” a program consisting of three modules for the annual qualification measures. The training pro-
developing and strengthening human resources. This grams are in line with our corporate strategy as well as
program is open to employees in the form of work- the needs of our customers. Since 2012, RIMA has
shops held several times a year. In our training center supported 100 employees in obtaining individual quali-
for electrical engineering, we offer courses for exter- fications. We offer up to six RIMA places per year for
nal manufacturers and government authorities in ad- internal retraining measures. These allow employees
dition to the training we provide for our own staff. with a qualification from another area or without any
With the LEARNIE digital learning platform set up in vocational training to remain employable by gaining the
2020, we expanded our training program in Berg, qualifications required for a profession that is certified
Überlingen, and Hungary to include new formats, in- by the Chamber of Commerce and Industry. In 2022
cluding e-learning, online training, webinars, and we expanded RIMA to RAFI Eltec in Überlingen. For
blended learning. the first time at this location, we offered one retraining
place each for the professions of industrial manager
5.2.3 Leadership development using potential and production engineer. Participants in the retraining
assessments programs benefit from a training period that is one-
At RAFI, more than 80% of specialist and manage- third shorter than usual while continuing to be paid
ment positions are filled internally. At our locations in their previous salary.
Berg and Überlingen, we carry out annual potential
assessments to identify potential managers at an As- The funding options associated with RIMA also include
sessment Center. Candidates are then acquainted pausing of the employment contract, reductions in
with future management tasks through individual de- working hours, granting of educational leave, and a fi-
velopment plans, making it possible for RAFI to con- nancial contribution covering two-thirds of further train-
duct succession planning in a systematic and sustain- ing costs up to a maximum of €5,000. The flexibility of
able manner. For those who are already in manage- the RIMA model enables further training on a full-time
ment positions, we offer special annual training or part-time basis or with on-the-job arrangements. For
courses that are in line with RAFI strategy. These part-time further training, the RIMA subsidy amount in
courses address current topics and trends such as 2022 was more than €18,000, with an average subsidy
“Leadership in the VUCA world” and “Results-orient- of around €2,300 per person.
ed leadership in a culture of respect and perfor-
mance.” We continuously update our management
tools and adapt them to the needs of employees.
Master
Course of study
Full-time or part-time
Bachelor

Course of study
DHBW or practice-integrated
Technician, master craftsman, technical specialist
Year 2020 2021 2022
Further training
Full-time or part-time
Number of training sessions 3,033 3,175 4,474
Number of hours 11,529 16,476 16,800 Skilled worker/management assistant
Number of hours/employee 4.6 7.2 7.7 Training
ACTUAL total costs €305,369.06 €332,593.57 €636,075.71 Retraining
Skilled worker/management assistant