Continental and Rheinmetall Partner to Support Workforce Transition Amidst Industry Growth

Continental and Rheinmetall Partner to Support Workforce Transition Amidst Industry Growth

(IN BRIEF) Continental and Rheinmetall have entered into a partnership to facilitate job transitions for Continental employees amidst industry transformations. Rheinmetall, anticipating significant growth, aims to fill its expanding personnel needs with qualified individuals from Continental. Up to 100 employees from Continental’s Gifhorn location will initially transition to roles at Rheinmetall’s Unterlüß facility in Lower Saxony. Continental continues to support its workforce through training initiatives at the Continental Institute for Technology and Transformation (CITT), underscoring their commitment to managing industry changes responsibly.

(PRESS RELEASE) HANOVER/DÜSSELDORF, 14-Jun-2024— /EuropaWire/ — In a strategic move amidst the evolving landscape of the defense industry, Continental and Rheinmetall have announced a collaboration aimed at facilitating career transitions for Continental employees. This initiative, prompted by Continental’s ongoing “from work to work” program, marks a significant step in addressing workforce changes due to industry transformation.

Dr. Ariane Reinhart, Continental’s Executive Board member for Human Relations and Sustainability, emphasized the importance of collective efforts in navigating industry shifts, stating, “Rheinmetall’s involvement as our third partner underlines our commitment to providing new avenues of employment for our affected workforce.”

Under the agreement, Rheinmetall anticipates substantial growth, with projections indicating up to 40% sales increase in the current fiscal year alone. This growth necessitates a corresponding increase in personnel, a gap Continental employees are well-positioned to fill.

Peter Sebastian Krause, Chief Human Resources Officer of Rheinmetall AG, expressed enthusiasm about the collaboration, highlighting Rheinmetall’s robust growth trajectory and technological prowess as a fitting match for potential recruits from Continental. “We are eager to welcome individuals who share our commitment to innovation and excellence,” Krause stated.

The initial phase of the collaboration will see up to 100 employees from Continental’s Gifhorn location transition to roles at Rheinmetall’s Unterlüß facility in Lower Saxony. Additional events across various German locations will further showcase career opportunities within Rheinmetall, providing affected employees with insights into potential roles and paths for professional development.

Continental’s efforts to prepare its workforce for new opportunities include ongoing qualifications through the Continental Institute for Technology and Transformation (CITT). Established in 2019, CITT has equipped over 10,000 participants with skills for both internal and external job markets, underscoring Continental’s commitment to supporting its workforce through comprehensive training initiatives.

Dr. Ariane Reinhart emphasized, “Our goal is to manage industry transformation responsibly, ensuring as many employees as possible transition seamlessly to new roles. Our partnership with Rheinmetall is a testament to this commitment.”

Continental’s proactive approach to workforce transition includes initiatives like ContiMotion, a collaboration with IG BCE aimed at enhancing career prospects within and beyond the organization. Moreover, Continental leverages its membership in the Allianz der Chancen, an association facilitating employment opportunities across sectors, to further bolster its employees’ career transitions.

The collaboration between Continental and Rheinmetall not only highlights industry cooperation in times of change but also underscores their shared commitment to supporting employees through meaningful career transitions in a dynamic market environment.

Media Contacts:

Nicole Göttlicher
Spokeswoman, HR
Group Communications
+49 511 938-1640
nicole.goettlicher@conti.de

Vincent Charles
Head of Media Relations
vincent.charles@conti.de
@_VCharles

SOURCE: Continental AG