We have a responsibility to maintain a work environment where everyone feels valued and accepted, to provide training and other opportunities for personal and professional growth, and to promote job satisfaction. DIVERSITY • Employed more than 2,000 people with disabilities in McDonald´s ™ Europe • In 2005, app. 42% of staff were women TRAINING & OPPORTUNITY • Advanced our training programs through Hamburger University, our learning academy, to develop workplace skills that help crew members succeed at McDonald´s™ or in another career. • 42% of top 50 worldwide management team started as crew members • Making People a Priority • It takes good people to serve good food. Committed employees are essential to our continuing success. • We comply with all employment laws and we will not employ underage children or forced laborers • Our operations involve people of different backgrounds, cultures, ages, talents and aspirations. We have the following priorities: • Respect - Create a diverse and inclusive culture where everyone feels valued and respected. • Commitment Enhancement - Continue to enhance our employment value proposition to drive high levels of employee commitment. • Talent Management - Attract, develop and retain the most talented people at all levels.