Common use of Upskilling Clause in Contracts

Upskilling. “Upskilling“ includes all internal and external training measures provided to employees to enable them to acquire or improve the necessary skills and knowledge to perform their duties and advance their careers. It may cover various types of measures including practical measures such as team briefings, demonstrations of new technologies, placements in different company departments, e-learning courses and courses delivered internally or externally. Upskilling programmes are drawn up based on training needs noted at annual appraisals or other meetings. Any identified training needs that have a significant impact on employees’ performance in connection with their current roles should give rise to training or at least be initiated before the subsequent appraisal. Employees shall be awarded a single bonus of a gross sum of EUR 40.00 (base index 100) per 60-hour instalment of training completed outside working hours and during a reference period running from 1 September to 31 August of the subsequent year. Payment shall occur at the end of the reference period.

Upskilling. “Upskilling“ includes all internal and external training measures provided to employees to enable them to acquire or improve the necessary skills and knowledge to perform their duties and advance their careers. It may cover various types of measures including practical measures such as team briefings, demonstrations of new technologies, placements in different company departments, e-learning courses and courses delivered internally or externally. Upskilling programmes are drawn up based on training needs noted at annual appraisals or other meetings. Any identified training needs that have a significant impact on employees’ performance in connection with their current roles should give rise to training or at least be initiated before the subsequent appraisal. Upskilling bonus: Employees shall be awarded a single bonus of a gross sum of EUR €40.00 (base index 100) per 60-hour instalment of training completed outside working hours and during a reference period running from 1 September to 31 August of the subsequent year. Payment shall occur at the end of the reference period.