At the end of 2007, Continental provided work for approximately 150,000 employees in 36 countries – including over 51,000 in Germany. The number of employees increased in 2007 by 66,430 - due primarily to the acquisition of Siemens VDO. On average, our employees in Germany are 43 years old, and about 78 percent are male.

Employees by Country/Region in 2007:

About 91 percent of jobs form the core workforce. These jobs are permanent, and offer our employees stable professional prospects. Approximately nine percent are fixed-term posts. They give us the opportunity to be able to react flexibly to market requirements.

97 percent of staff at the Corporation work full time. On average, they have been working for the company for about 12 years – a testimony to the long-term focus of Continental's personnel policy.

87 percent of our employees in Germany are paid according to a collective labor agreement. For the remaining 13 percent, individually agreed contracts apply.

Of the new employees from the acquisition of Siemens VDO, 95% work full time. Approximately 96% have an unlimited employment relationship and 86% are paid according to a collective labor agreement. The average length of service is about 13 years.

Employees by Divisions in 2007:

We expect dedication and outstanding performance from our employees. We reward excellence and create working conditions to enhance and foster quality performance. With targeted programs, the Corporation has invested in supporting the next generation, and in particular, women.