23 Our employees' performance is integral to E.ON's success. Our motivating, employee-oriented, work envi- ronment helps us attract highly skilled and energetic people and retain our employees for the long term. A lot of factors go in to making us an attractive em- ployer: our extensive training programs, international career development opportunities, systematic support for women employees, the high quality of our voca- tional training, and competitive salaries and retirement plans. But one factor stands out: we're a responsible employer, particularly in tough economic times. That means that we work to find solutions that secure jobs and we deal fairly with employees whose job situation changes. But being an E.ON employee means more than work- ing in an attractive work environment. It means having the chance to help shape the future of energy supply, to take on challenging tasks, and to have fun doing it. It also means working at a company where there are always new and exciting career development opportunities. Our Team