Simpler. Faster. Safer.
Integrated report 2020
CONTENTS
Group profile p. 4
A Force of Good
p. 50
Strategy p. 14
Governance p. 56
The human touch: a preferred employer
p. 22
A trusted partner
p. 36
Additional information
p. 64
This Integrated Report has been produced in accordance with the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) Standards: Core option and is in line with Teleperformance's 2020 Universal Registration Document.
Teleperformance follows the principles and concepts of the International Integrated Reporting
Framework.
2020 has been a year like no other.
Customer experience has turned a corner: the global crisis has led to a permanent change in consumer behavior and how our interaction experts work. Now is the time for reassessment, reinvention and transformation. I am delighted to share with you two reasons for all of us at Teleperformance to feel proud.
Firstly, we have successfully passed the test of the health crisis by protecting our employees and their jobs, whilst continuing to support our clients. Secondly, we are continuing to develop our business through organic growth and acquisitions. With the acquisition of Health Advocate, an online health expenditure management and advisory platform in the United States, Teleperformance has significantly strengthened its specialized services in the healthcare sector. Our commercial development continues to advance at a rapid pace, with a resilient and consistent value creation model based on proximity to our clients, technological innovation, security and our status as the employer of choice in the market.
Our success can be attributed to three main factors: our unwavering perseverance, our team spirit and our capacity for real-time and continuous transformation.
Cosmos | Intégrité
Je dis ce que je fais et je fais ce que je dis
At Teleperformance, we have always beenpassionate about people: our TP family, our clients and the consumers we interact with
Terre | Respect
Je traite les autres avec gentillessse et empathie
each and every day. We are a group of people driven by passion, by our values and by our
Métal | Professionalisme
Je fais les choses correctement dès la première fois
commitment to providing the best possible services. When a cohesive team follows a well-
Air | Innovation je crée et j'améliore
Cosmos | Intégrité
Je dis ce que je fais et je fais ce que je dis
established plan, all things become possible.
Terre | Respect
Je traite les autres avec gentillessse et empathie
During the Covid-19 crisis, employee safety has been paramount. When it became clear that social distancing offered the best means of protection, I challenged our teams to achieve what had never been imagined before: enable more than 250,000 employees to work from home. Processes that used to take months were completed in a matter of weeks, and we learned new ways of collaborating that will benefit all our clients for decades to come. We have not achieved all of this alone: our partners and clients have helped us learn and adjust along the way. Together, we were able to provide human connection with the outside world, at a time
Cosmos | Intégrité
when empathy was more important than ever. We are constantly innovating, always on
Je dis ce que je fais et je fais ce que je dis
Terre | Respect
the lookout for new ways to improve and refine our solutions and services. We believe in the importance of sharing best practices by propagating new advances
Je traite les autres avec gentillessse et empathie
Métal | Professionalisme
Je fais les choses correctement dès la première fois
Cosmos | Integrity throughout our vast network to ensure the
Air | Innovation je crée et j'améliore
progression of our ecosystem as a whole.
Cosmos | Intégrité
Je dis ce que je fais et je fais ce que je dis
I say what I do, I do what I say
Feu | Engagement
Je suis passionné et engagé
Terre | Respect
United Nations Global Compact, which we fully support through our activities and CSR policies.
Je traite les autres avec gentillessse et empathie
I am proud to renew our commitment to the
Métal | Professionalisme
Je fais les choses correctement dès la première fois
Air | Innovation je crée et j'améliore
Cosmos | Integrity
I say what I do, Earth | Respect
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for diversity and respect for the environment through our support for the Science Based Targets initiative, are the Group's priorities, with ambitious objectives set for the year ahead. Although we continually strive to challenge
Feu | Engagement
Je suis passionné et engagé
Cosmos | Integrity
kindness and empathy
Earth | Respect
I say what I do,
the status quo and put the human touch
I treat others with
Metal | Professionalism
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impossible in our pursuit of excellence.
Feu | Engagement
Je suis passionné et engagé
Métal | Professionalisme
Je fais les choses correctement dès la première fois
Cosmos | Integrity
Air | Innovation je crée et j'améliore
Earth | Respect
I say what I do,
Metal | Professionalism
Our values guide Teleperformance's actions
I treat others with
I do what I say
kindness and empathythe very first time
I do things right the very first time
Air | Innovation
I create and I improve
Feu | Engagement
Je suis passionné et engagé
I treat others with kindness and empathy
Earth | Respect
Metal | Professionalism
I do things right the very first time
Air | Innovation
I create and I improve
Fire | Commitment
I am passionate and engaged
Earth | Respect
I treat others with kindness and empathy
Metal | Professionalism
I do things right the very first time
MESSAGEFROMTHECHAIRMAN
Fire | Commitment
Air | Innovation
I create and I improve
I TamELpaEsPsioEnRatFe ORMANCE - INTEGRATED REPORT 2020
and engaged
Teleperformance in 2020
Teleperformance (TP) is a global leader in digitally integrated business services and an expert in customer interactions.
With over 40 years of experience in connecting brands with their customers, Teleperformance provides high value-added services to corporates and government agencies:
Customer Experience Services
• Customer Care
• Sales
• Technical Support
• Accounts Receivable
• Interpretation and Translation
OUR CAPABILITIES
OMNICHANNEL
• Voice • Chat • Instant messaging • Social media
OUR SOLUTIONS
Back-Office Services
• Content Moderation
• Finance and Accounting
• HR Services
• Industry-Specific Services
• Visa and Consular Services
SMARTSHORING
Knowledge Services
• Consulting services and digital transformation
• Advanced Analytics
• Intelligent Automation
• Nearshoring • Offshoring • Cloudshoring • Multilingual hubs
INDUSTRIES
Banking and Financial Services
Know-how
Teleperformance is entrusted with billions of unique interactions worldwide.
Travel, | Retail and | Telecommunications, | Public |
Logistics, and | E-commerce | Media, and | Sector and |
Hospitality | Technology | Government |
Healthcare
Each interaction is an opportunity to rebuild trust, transform people's lives, and improve businesses, from startups to the world's biggest brands.
The Group combines human touch and high technology to deliver simpler, faster, safer customer interactions.
Global Leadership
2020 HIGHLIGHTS
28
countries certified by Great Place to Work® and Best Places to Work®
COVID-19
The Group fulfilled its 3 priorities to overcome the pandemic: employee protection, business continuity and financial strength.
250,000+
HEALTH ADVOCATE
employees working from home
Health advocate acquisition, a leader in consumer health management business services in the United States.
ENTERED THE CAC 40 the primary index of the Paris Stock Exchange, in June 2020.
380,000+ | 265 | 83 | 170+ | €5.7B |
people | languages | countries | markets | revenue |
and dialects | served |
TELEPERFORMANCEIN2020
Through its activities, Teleperformance creates long-term value to all its stakeholders.
Business Model
Resources & Assets
Business model
HUMAN
• 380k employees
MISSION
• 265 dialects & languages
FINANCIAL
• €5.7B Revenue
TP is a company of people serving other people by helping them find solutions to their daily problems.
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• 12.8% EBITA margin
• €487M Net Free cash flow
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I do what I say
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INDUSTRIAL
Earth || Respect
• 460 sites
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• Premises Standard
Customer Experience
• Multilingual hubs
Back-Office
• Customer Journey Showrooms
Knowledge services
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INTELLECTUAL CAPITAL
• Operational Processes and Standards
More than a bridge between corporates, governments and their customers, Teleperformance is the agile business services partner that companies need in this digital world.
• CX Lab (research center)
• 100+ proprietary digital Platforms
Air || IInnovation
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SOCIAL AND RELATIONSHIP
• 1,000 clients*, of which 50% global accounts
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• 170+ markets
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• Citizen of the World, charity initiative
ENVIRONMENTAL
• Natural resources (mainly electricity)
• Citizen of the Planet, environmental initiative
* Excluding LanguageLine Solutions (30,000 clients including individuals).
Creating value to all stakeholders
Impact on society
EMPLOYEES
€3.8B Wages and social benefits 68% non-agent positions filled internally
87% employees working at a best employer subsidiary
CORPORATE CLIENTS & GOVERNMENTS
25% revenue from Top 10 clients 26% revenue from the digital economy 13 years average client tenure (Top 50)
FINAL CUSTOMERS
1B** interactions
Tailored customer experience Data security: BCR, GDPR
SHAREHOLDERS x2 Growth vs market 25% share price increase
VISION
Each interaction matters
COMMUNITIES €179M income tax paid €5.1M raised for charities 80,000 volunteer hours
TP combines human touch and high technology to deliver simpler, faster and safer customer interactions.
ENVIRONMENT
-27.5% decrease yoy carbon footprint per employee
-16% decrease yoy electricity consumption per employee
17% renewable energy
** Excluding Specialized Services.
BUSINESSMODEL
Sustainable performance
What are the key takeaways from the 2020 financial results?
Over the past year, Teleperformance has set new growth records, showing its resilience and its agility, against the backdrop of an unprecedented global health crisis. Revenue approaching €6 billion and organic growth of almost 12% over the year are testament to the achievement of our objectives and the challenges overcome to weather the Covid-19 crisis. Thanks to this performance not only we can share the value created with our stakeholders but also reinvest and prepare the Group's future development plans.
The fact that we are maintaining our 2022 financial targets reflects our confidence in our continued ability to efficiently respond to our clients' changing needs and the aspirations of our employees.
We are targeting revenue of €7 billion, including acquisitions in high value-added services, and an EBITA margin of 14.5% in 2022.
How do you ensure sustainable performance?
In 2021, we will be focusing on pursuing our strategy for growth and progress for all our stakeholders. Backed by the ramp up of our transformation and a sustained commercial development, we expect to maintain our rapid business growth, increase our margins, create employment and step up our commitment to corporatesocial responsibility. Financial and extra-financial performanceare closely linked, and this is why we have set ourselves ambitious social and environmental objectives this year.
"In 2021, we will be focusing on pursuing our strategy for growth and progress for all our stakeholders."
OLIVIER RIGAUDY
DEPUTY CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER AND GROUP CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER
Our results
2020 has been a record year in terms of growth despite the Covid-19 crisis. Teleperformance is committed to share the value it creates with all its stakeholders.
Split of the value created by financial flows
Taux de distribution
* Impact négatif de TLScontact lié à la crise de la Covid-19: - 79 M€ sur l'EBDITeDcArceoausraenitnetn- e78t dMe€bsutr l'EBITA courant du groupe ** Soumis à l'approbation des actionnaires à la prochaine assemblée générale du 22 avril 2021
SUSTAINABLEPERFORMANCE
€346 millions
Revenue breakdown by activity and linguistic region in 2020 vs 2019 (€M)
5,355
705 508 1,067
2019
Middle East
5,732
2020
Specialized Services
Net free cash flow
(€M)
487
2018
281
2019
321
2020
Creating value to all our stakeholders
How does Teleperformance create value for its stakeholders?
We strive for complete stakeholder satisfaction each and every day, based on the universal principle of individual satisfaction: employee satisfaction is the first step for ensuring end-user satisfaction and, in doing so, that of Teleperformance's clients. This satisfaction chain needs to function smoothly to create value for other Group stakeholders. As such, we have developed a strategy focused on both employee engagement and client proximity. We remain committed to providing the best possible work environment for our employees. We need the right people, in the right place, at the right time. Also, ensuring close collaboration with our clients is essential for anticipating and identifying business opportunities so we can create unique solutions. We closely monitor a wide range of performance indicators such as employee satisfaction, end-user satisfaction and client satisfaction, which are closely interconnected.
What are the secrets of successful operations management?
This constant drive to provide the best possible service at each interaction pushes us to continuously improve our operations management and evolve our skills and expertise on a daily basis. The health of an operation is the result of hundreds of interactions and decisions made every day, every week and every month by our employees and management team. Delivering a strong performance involves focusing on employee wellbeing consistent global procedures, a strict cultural discipline around operational excellence with Lean Six Sigma and tools that provide rich reporting and analytics.
What are the priorities for driving the Group's growth?
Teleperformance operates within an increasingly digital ecosystem that is constantly changing. We quickly respond to new opportunities, like helping clients adapt in order to address Covid-19 disruptions and changing customer support needs. In order to
"We have developed a strategy focused on both employee engagement and client proximity."
AGUSTIN GRISANTI CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER
remain at the forefront of our industry, we rely on innovative operating models such as our new remote work solution TP Cloud Campus. This platform is one of our key competitive advantages within an increasingly digital environment. We are also ramping up the development of our high value-added solutions and strong partner ecosystem with numerous digital players that provide expertise in omnichannel solutions, automated systems and artificial intelligence. Finally, we invest heavily in employee development and talent acquisition to address the high growth rates we are experiencing in many geographies around the globe. We leverage all of our transformation capabilities to take customer, client, and employee experiences to the next level.
Other stakeholders
Key stakeholders
HOW TELEPERFORMANCE DIALOGS WITH ITS MAIN STAKEHOLDERS
EMPLOYEES
Methods of dialogue
Annual Employee Satisfaction Survey (E.Sat), regular Chats with CEO and focus groups, Intranet, coaching, performance reviews
Needs & expectations
• Well-being at work
• Competitive remuneration
• Career development
• Diverse and inclusive work environment
TP's strategic response
• Health and wellbeing programs
• Attractive compensation scheme
• Training and development
• Gender equality initiative, multicultural teams
TP'S COMMITMENTS
FINAL CUSTOMERS
Methods of dialogue
Systematic Customer Satisfaction Surveys (C.Sat), Omnichannel interactions
Needs & expectations
• Find a simple and fast solution to their daily problems and where they need it
TP's strategic response
• Emotional Intelligence
• Omnichannel, multilingual capabilities
• Data Security (BCR approval)
• Advanced Analytics
TP'S COMMITMENTS
CLIENTS
Methods of dialogue
Continuous dialog: Client Satisfaction Surveys (K.Sat), RFPs, Strategic Account Management, Events, Website
Needs & expectations
• Increase final customers' satisfaction & loyalty
• Growth and digital transformation
• Easy to "work with" partner
• Secure solutions
• Cost effective
TP's strategic response
• Simpler. Faster. Safer.
• Augmented Customer Experience, advanced analytics, digitalization and automation, subject matters experts by vertical, operational standards
TP'S COMMITMENTS
SHAREHOLDERS
Methods of dialogue
Roadshows, general meetings, financial reporting.
Needs & expectations
• Performance
• Transparency and sound governance
TP's strategic response
• Sustainable and steady performance
• Resilience and transformation
• Continued dialog with main investors, incorporation of best practices in governance
TP'S COMMITMENTS
COMMUNITIES
Methods of dialogue
Regular voluntary work, job fairs, partnerships with public administrations and NGOs, industry associations
Needs & expectations
• Find local work opportunities
• Develop local economy
• Inclusion of minorities
• Responsible use of natural resources
TP's strategic response
• Major employer, measures taken to favor the employment and inclusion
• Charitable initiative Citizen of the World
• Environmental initiative Citizen of the Planet
TP'S COMMITMENTS
CREATINGVALUE
Supporting the UN Global Compact
The UN Global Compact's governance framework, adopted by UN Secretary-General Kofi Annan in 2000, is a call to companies to align strategies and operations with universal principles on human rights, labor, environment and anti-corruption, and take actions that advance societal goals. As a signatory to the UN Global Compact since 2011, Teleperformance is committed to upholding and promoting its ten fundamental principles and contributing to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
Teleperformance treats everyone as unique. By recruiting people from vulnerable communities and ensuring no discrimination in its operations, the Group aims to reduce inequalities among current and future employees. Each interaction is an opportunity to make a difference in people's lives. By providing customer experience and specialized services to people with limit access to such services, Teleperformance reduces inequalities outside its own organization.
Reduced inequalitiesDecent work and economic growth
More people in decent jobs means stronger and more inclusive economic growth. As a major employer in several developing countries, Teleperformance helps to fight unemployment and poverty by offering a decent job to hundreds of thousands of people and providing a fair income, security in the workplace, social protection and a career path even in times of crisis. It particularly contributes to the integration of women and young people often excluded from the working world.
Teleperformance's contributions to the Sustainable Development Goals throughout its value chain
Positive impact | Mitigation of risks |
for people and | to people and |
the environment | the environment |
INTERNAL INITIATIVES AND POLICIES |
1.1/ TP is committed to providing fair compensation to all its employees. (see p. 29)
4.4/ TP has a wide range of training courses and development programs for its employees. (see p. 26-27)
5.5/ Higher proportion of women in management positions. The TP Women initiative seeks to address the challenges faced by women in the workplace. (see p.34-35 )
8.3, 8.5, 8.6/ TP is a major local employer (see p.50-51).
10.4/ TP has set up programs to hire people from vulnerable groups. (see p. 50)
17.16, 17.17/ TP has developed numerous partnerships with public and private organizations. (see p.50-51, 54-55)
COMPANY BUSINESS ACTIVITIES
3.8/ TP provides interpreting services for foreigners and the hearing impaired in hospitals. TP provides Covid-19 response services: help lines, contact tracing, care center call management. (see p. 44)
8.1, 8.2/ TP is a major player in high value-added and labor-intensive services and innovation development. (see p.38-39)
9.C/ TP helps to make information accessible to everyone, everywhere. (see p. 44)
10.2/ TP provides customer experience to people with limited access. (see p. 44)
OUTSIDE THE COMPANY
1.2, 1.5/ TP provides support to children and victims of natural disasters and humanitarian emergencies. (see p. 54-55)
4.4/ TP supports schools through the COTW initiative. (see p. 54-55)
3.4, 3.8/ TP has set up programs for wellbeing at work and offers health insurance to its employees. (see p. 24)
7.2/ Use of renewable energy in TP's energy mix. (see p. 52-53)
10.4/ TP has adopted a diversity and inclusion policy as a means of achieving greater equality. (see p. 32-33)
13.2/ TP is committed to reducing its carbon footprint per employee. (see p. 52-53)
8.7, 8.8/ 16.5/ TP has adopted robust policies including Health & Safety policy and working conditions aligned on international standards. Prohibition of all forms of corruption and extor-tion; prohibition of any form of child labor and forced labor throughout the value chain; whistleblowing mecha-nism. (see p.24-25, 28-29, 48-49)
13.3/ TP raises awareness among its employees about environmentally-friendly practices. (see p. 52-53)
SUPPORTINGTHEUNGLOBALCOMPACT
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Strategy
14 Transformation
15 Our Strategy
16 Megatrends, risks and opportunities
20 Our commitments and objectives
21 Integrated performance dashboard
Transforming for the Future
Why is transformation so important to Teleperformance?
With the pandemic, companies have had to reinvent themselves, keep up with the latest trends and adopt innovative technologies in order to be resilient and meet the demands of their clients. In other words, companies have to transform in order to survive this "new normal". But the pandemic has only accelerated this need to transform. Almost every sphere of life, including the corporate sector, has seen major changes over the last decade, driven by significant advancements in technology and changing customer preferences. Teleperformance had read these signs early and so, several years ago, it started evolving itself through organic and inorganic efforts. We ramped up our transformation significantly in the past three years with a goal to become a global leader in integrated digital solutions for companies. Our clients have been increasingly receptive to the simple yet effective and value creating solutions we offer, based on technology, data analysis, and process excellence (T.A.P.™) capabilities. This journey has proved to be both judicious and essential over the past 12 months. Covid-19 has also accelerated digitization and created new opportunities for Teleperformance, particularly in the digital, healthcare, and remote learning sectors. Our high-tech, high-touch positioning, which combines technology and the human touch, makes us a partner of choice as human relations become more vital than ever in a physically distanced but yet socially connected world. We are also drawing on this high-tech, high-touch expertise to roll-out TP Cloud Campus, our virtual work-from-home platform, as well
"We ramped up our transformation significantly in the past three years with a goal to become a global leader in integrated digital solutions for companies."
BHUPENDER SINGH
PRESIDENT OF GROUP TRANSFORMATION
as increasingly secure solutions and practices for our clients and teams. The ultimate goal of everything we are doing is to make things Simpler, Faster, Safer and Cost effective for all our key stakeholders. Although we are facing an uncertain future, with a positive mindset, agility, and dedication we will continue to identify new opportunities and reinvent our business so that it may endure for many more decades to come.
OUR STRATEGY
To accomplish its mission, Teleperformance has developed a strategy structured around four main pillars.
OUR MISSION
Helping people find solutions to their daily problems in a world that is evolving and increasingly complex.
Each interaction matters
Transformation
Develop high value-added T.A.PTM (Technology, Analytics, Process excellence) solutions and keep developing specialized services through targeted acquisitions. Create tailored and innovative solutions to address each client's needsp. 38-43
Operational Excellence
Reach a solid global performance through Lean Six Sigma procedure and Group processesp. 36-41
Data security and cybersecurity
Protect the entire business ecosystem (clients, customers and employees) from increasing threatsp. 46
STRATEGYANDTRANSFORMATION
Megatrends, risks and opportunities
Strategy
MEGATRENDS
DESCRIPTIONCOVID EFFECT
• Artificial intelligence, connected objects
• New society of hyper-connected citizens
• Personal data is a valuable commodity
• Increase in demand for networks and digital resources, new smart and secure technological infrastructure requirements
• Roll-out of more autonomous systems requiring reactive technologies (5G) to manage bandwidth demand
• Customer anxiety heightened by lockdowns: increased need for customized offerings, real-time information and services
• The use of location data and other personal data plays a key role in contact tracing
• Increase of R&D budgets
• Aging population
• 68% of people will live in urban areas by 2050
• Growing influence of
Generation Z
• New workplace wellbeing and human resources management models
• Increase in work-from-home arrangements
• Alleviation of the labor market talent war, as the company demand/ candidate supply ratio tightens
• Reconsideration of urban area population densification
• Generation Z will enter or re-enter a labor market in the midst of a recession
• Lines between work and leisure becoming more blurry. Social distancing has resulted in the active population switching to remote work. Increasingly virtual working environments
• Education at all levels has been disrupted by the need for social distancing
The four global megatrends are increasingly interconnected and each one impacts the others.
A major event such as the Covid-19 crisis can have significant consequences for these trends and accelerate or slow down their effects.
The main risks and opportunities identified by the Group are set out below in accordance with their relation to the four megatrends. The material topics have been highlighted in the materiality matrix, which is based on the Group's risk mapping and consultation with stakeholders. The Group's financial and extra-financial risk mapping, the materiality matrix and the corresponding methodologies are presented in the Teleperformance 2020 Universal Registration Document.
RISKS & OPPORTUNITIESDESCRIPTION OF RISKS & OPPORTUNITIESMANAGEMENT OF RISKS & OPPORTUNITIESMATERIAL TOPICS
• Innovation and disruptive technology
• System failure and cybercrime
• Data privacy
• Human Resources and employee safety
• Geopolitical, economic and health crises
• Social conflicts and disputes
• Extremely dynamic technological evolution: adaptation to new customer expectations required in order to preempt increasing demand for customer experience transformation solutions, particularly digital
• Increasing use of information technology: telecommunication and IT system failure risk, malicious acts and potential internal human error, deliberate or otherwise, etc.
• Data privacy and compliance with the Group's obligations as both data controller and data processor
• The quality of the services delivered by the Group depends on its capacity to attract the right talent
• Sub-standard working, hygiene and safety conditions pose a considerable risk for employees that could impact the Company's operations and reputation
• Service interruptions could impact the Group's clients, consumers, employees or assets if the Group fails to implement measures to guarantee business continuity (for example during a pandemic)
• The Group risks being involved in various administrative, regulatory, or court proceedings; restructuring operations could damage the Group's relationships with its employees
• TP creates a link between consumers and brands, between citizens and public authorities, in an increasingly digital society
• As the go-to partner for omnichannel customer experience, TP is well placed to meet the growing demand for customer experience services.
• "Augmented customer experience" (technology-assisted human interaction), facilitating a personalized real-time response
• High-tech strategy, cutting-edge technology and big data analysis.
• Skills development with a focus on emotional intelligence and digital competence
• A comprehensive security framework reduces the risk of fraud and data breaches
• TP facilities are primarily located in urban areas, where the Company can take advantage of the growing available talent pool. Teleperformance is a major employer in numerous countries, particularly among the younger generation entering the labor market
• TP has developed employee retention initiatives (engagement, training, good working conditions)
• TP has implemented a large-scale long-term work-from-home solution: TP Cloud Campus (access to a more extensive talent pool, resilience in the event of a pandemic)
• Robust and recognized workplace health and safety policy and procedures, including during health crises
• Continuity plans
• Change tracking in legislation. Consultation of employee representative bodies
• Innovation and digitalization
• Data security
• Working conditions
• Employee engagement
• Wellbeing at work
• Health and safety
• Training & development
• Social dialog
• Impact on local employment
MEGATRENDS,RISKSANDOPPORTUNITIES
COVID EFFECT
• Re-balancing of global economies
• Emerging countries are exporting capital, talent and innovation
• Strengthening of the regulatory framework
• Decline in global trade. The highlighting of economic inequalities and the slowdown in the historical rate of poverty reduction worldwide could fuel social unrest and populism
• Significant decline in global mobility. The fragility of global supply chains could lead multinationals to consider nearshoring more seriously. State autonomy is seen as strategic
• Unprecedented international cooperation: global problems can only be solved through global action
• Increase in public debt
• Social and economic consequences of climate change
• Scarcity of resources
• Awareness of global existential threats and the need to address problems as quickly as possible; interconnectivity and interdependence; the importance of involving everybody in addressing the crisis.
• Vulnerability of companies and the economy in the face of external shocks brought to light.
RISKS & OPPORTUNITIESDESCRIPTION OF RISKS & OPPORTUNITIESMANAGEMENT OF RISKS & OPPORTUNITIESMATERIAL TOPICS
• Geopolitical, economic and health crises
• Ethics, corruption and human rights
• Client portfolio
• Competition
• Acquisitions
• Credit risk
• Other financial risks
• The resurgence of political tensions and social instability or acts of terrorism; epidemic outbreaks that could lead to the closure or loss of a facility
• Practices in conflict with regulations
(human rights, anti-corruption, ethical business conduct) may arise in the countries in which the Group operates
• Client loyalty: lower business volumes from certain clients or the loss of clients would have a negative impact on the Group's business and results
• The expansion and growing complexity of the competitive environment could force the Group to reduce its prices, which could adversely impact revenues and earnings
• Difficulties encountered during an acquisition process could impact earnings if the Group is unable to overcome these difficulties and achieve the expected results
• In the event that a client or counterparty to a financial instrument breaches their contractual obligations, the
Group could suffer a financial loss
• Market (exchange rate and interest rate), liquidity and equity risk
• Teleperformance is a cross-border intermediary between people in spite of isolationist trends
• Strong international presence
• Expansion of services targeting new domestic markets, particularly in Asia Pacific
• Less than 10% of revenue generated in countries deemed uncertain by COFACE
• Legal and compliance management in place in all operational regions
• Assessments and audits on local practices and human rights
• Client portfolio diversification in all sectors
• Strengthening high value-added Specialized Services and transformation strategy to broaden the solutions portfolio
• Centralized acquisition process coordinated by senior management before acquisition opportunities are reviewed and voted on by the Board of Directors
• Permanent monitoring of trade and other receivables by the finance department
• Sustainable financial performance, despite the crisis
• Ethics and compliance
• Governance
• Diversity and inclusion
• Client satisfaction
• Supply Chain
• Philanthropy
MEGATRENDS,RISKSANDOPPORTUNITIES
• Environmental risks
• TP's business could present a risk to the environment in terms of excessive consumption of resources
• Potential increase in natural disasters
(earthquakes, hurricanes, flooding, etc.) could lead to the loss or closure of a facility
• Citizen of the Planet program to reduce the Group's carbon footprint; reduced dependence on natural resources. Increased share in renewable energy
• Business continuity plans and crisis cell
• Combating climate change
• Natural disasters
Our commitments and objectives
Strategy
Identifying the main CSR risks and challenges has helped the Group organize its CSR roadmap. In order to fulfill its mission and meet the expectations of its principal stakeholders, Teleperformance has made three commitments that go hand in hand with the Group's strategy:
A preferred employer
Employee engagement
& wellbeing
Career development
Health & Safety
Human Rights
Diversity & Inclusion
A Force of Good
Positive impact on communities and the environment
A trusted partner
Business Ethics Customer Experience and innovation
Data security Sustainable growth
Be the preferred employer in the market: Teleperformance is focusing on developing a Great Place to Work® ecosystem: being the best employer in the sector is essential in order to hire, train and retain the best people.
Be a trusted partner to all Group stakeholders by adopting the most stringent ethical standards and delivering long-term value.
THE GROUP SETS AMBITIOUS OBJECTIVES:
• Attain €7 billion revenue and 14.5% EBITA margin in 2022, through a sustained organic growth, T.A.PTM solutions development and targeted acquisitions in high value-added services;
• Continue to obtain best employer certifications as a reflection of a strong commitment to its employees;
Be a Force of Good within the Group's sphere of influence by helping to create jobs and build the local economy, positively impacting communities, and promoting sustainable use of natural resources.
• Maintain a balanced distribution in the Group's workforce and management positions and increase the proportion of women in executive positions to reach 30% of women in the Executive Committee by 2023;
• Accelerate its commitment to fight climate change by increasing the share of renewable energies in the Group's total electricity consumption to 25% in 2023.
Teleperformance has also committed to the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi).
Integrated performance dashboard
NA
Employees trained in the code of conduct
Roll-out of the Global Ethics HotlineEmployees trained in data security and cybersecurity
TAPTM experts (Technology, Analytics and Process Excellence)
Revenue (€m)*Organic growth*EBITA margin*
NA
NA
NA 4,180 9% 13.3%
Donations collected through the Citizen of the World program (€m)
65%
NA
NA 400 4,441 9% 13.6%
5.1
4.8
* The annual variable remuneration of executive officers is dependent on the achievement of these strategic objectives.
OURCOMMITMENTSANDOBJECTIVES
Human Touch, be the market's preferred employer
22 Human resources management
24 Health and safety
26 Training and career development
28 Working conditions
30 Employee engagement
32 Diversity and inclusion
The Human Touch at the core of our strategy
What is your approach to human resources?
Teleperformance is resolutely focused on the future and places the human touch and emotional intelligence at the heart of its strategy. Only a human touch can offer unique and meaningful interactions for consumers and, above all, our employees. Our high-touch approach seeks to continually improve our employees' experience by providing them with support throughout their careers: hiring, integration, skills development, etc. Covid-19 has massively disrupted our ways of working and will have a long-lasting impact on our approach to Human Resources management.
We are committed to adapting our procedures to remote work, particularly through the implementation of TP Cloud Campus, and to maintaining employee engagement despite the distance. In 2021, we will also focus on our employees' career development and we will go further to promote diversity at all levels.
How do you measure the success of your high-touch approach?
The best way to measure the success of our strategy is to ask the employees themselves! Since 2008 we have conducted a comprehensive annual employee satisfaction survey called E.Sat. In 2020, satisfaction levels among our employees increased: in particular, they welcomed the priority given by Teleperformance to their health and to protecting their jobs. To go further still, we have implemented pulse surveys to gage our
"Our employee wellbeing is a priority for us."
ALAN WINTERS CHIEF PEOPLE OFFICER
employees' feelings in real time, a vital tool during such a turbulent year. Furthermore, 87% of our employees work in subsidiaries certified as a Great Place To Work®, an independent classification that assesses employee satisfaction levels through a survey addressed to them directly. We are proud of these awards, which show that the wellbeing of our employees is a priority for us.
28 certified countries
Albania, Argentina, Brazil, China, Colombia, Costa Rica, Dominican Republic, Egypt, El Salvador, Germany WAHA, Greece, India, Indonesia, Kosovo, Madagascar, Malaysia, Mexico, Morocco, Peru, Philippines, Portugal, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Spain, Tunisia, UK,United Arab Emirates, USA.
Our PROGRAMS and INITIATIVES
Employees are the cornerstone of Teleperformance's success.
The Group is committed to becoming the employer of choice in each of its markets, with dedicated programs covering employee commitment, wellbeing, diversity and inclusion, human rights, training and career development, as well as health and safety.
ROMARIO MELWOOD CUSTOMER ADVISOR, TELEPERFORMANCE USA
Teleperformance has provided a warm atmosphere towards a new hire like me. Your opinions matter and are heard. You can ask questions and give feedback with confidence. We all have a part to play to ensure that our clients receive the best service possible. I appreciate how the company makes my every moment matter and I've found new friends that make working at TP pretty fantastic.
ELECTRONIC TELEPERFORMANCE OPERATIONAL PROCESSES AND STANDARDS
HUMANRESOURCESMANAGEMENT
Teleperformance aims to provide its employees, suppliers and visitors with the highest workplace health and safety standards. Although health and safety have always been a major focus for the Group, the Covid-19 pandemic has only served to reinforce its importance.
Health and Safety
The Group health and safety policy goes beyond local regulatory requirements where these offer less protection. Besides focusing on employer and employee responsibilities, Group policy aims to increase awareness of workplace hazards and promote the use of preventive measures by all persons concerned.
Mandatory training modules have been rolled out across the Group and each subsidiary is subject to a health and safety audit. In order to minimize stress factors and promote wellbeing at work, several measures have been implemented to complement the Group's health and wellbeing program (Passion 4U):
• ergonomic workspaces;
• flexible working hours and remote work to support employees' work-life balance;
• access to health platforms, health and nutrition specialists, on-site doctors and nurses and supplementary health insurance.
The global health and safety department works closely with fully trained local health and safety experts that form a worldwide network within the Group. The challenges faced at all locations are centralized within health and safety committees in each country, enabling managers to efficiently implement global policy at their respective entities. They are typically made up of employee representatives, members of local management teams, local experts and occasionally medical staff.
Health and safety governance
Health and safety policy
Covid-19 crisis management Teleperformance has pursued two strategic objectives in tackling the health crisis:protecting employees and ensuring their health and safety;protecting jobs by ensuring continuity of service.
The Group has reacted quickly, taking a number of measures:
• A strict hygiene and safety policy rolled out worldwide, managed daily by a dedicated central team, to ensure compliance with WHO recommendations on social distancing and preventive measures, the strengthening of facility hygiene, cleaning and disinfection measures, and the rapid and widespread provision of protective equipment (distribution of more than seven million masks since March together with hydroalcoholic sanitizers).
• Work-from-home arrangements have been rolled out on a mass scale for all positions where possible in view of technical, equipment and legal constraints. Within eight weeks, over 200,000 employees were working from home, compared to less than 10,000 before the pandemic.
• Dedicated governance, the purpose of which is to manage the pandemic on a daily basis.
• Structured communication about the pandemic targeting all stakeholders.
• Internal and external monitoring and control tools: over 300 health authority inspections and numerous external certifications confirming the appropriateness of the measures in place.
• Reimbursement of vaccination expenses incurred by employees in countries in which it is not covered by the local healthcare system.
VALENTINI CHATZIPASCHALI CUSTOMER SERVICE ADVISOR, TELEPERFORMANCE
UNITED KINGDOM
I just wanted to say how grateful and thankful
I am for giving me the chance to work from home. It has been a really stressful time during the pandemic, my husband and I are considered as high risk and I don't really know what I would have done without this opportunity given from the company to work from home. I am not stressed at all, for me it is the best thing that has happened for my professional life in the last years and this is because of the company's help and support.
Our PROGRAMS and INITIATIVES
Passion for you is Teleperformance's health and wellbeing program, which promotes a healthy lifestyle, work-life balance and activities for fitness, nutrition and wellbeing at work.
In 2020, this program was a key tool in safeguarding employees' mental health during the pandemic. Teleperformance has measured the psychological impact of the health crisis and developed tools to help employees manage stress and work-life balance while carrying out their duties from home.
Teleperformance employees had access to psychologists and coaching sessions and the Group was proactive in maintaining professional and social connections so as to lower the sense of isolation and the associated risks.
HEALTHANDSAFETY
The Teleperformance development strategy is based on numerous training and personal development programs offered to employees throughout their career.
Training and career development
Teleperformance encourages internal promotion and offers regular employee performance monitoring. Each employee has pre-defined quantitative and qualitative objectives and receives regular appraisals enabling them to establish their career path.
Both cultures and values of Teleperformance and its clients are aligned and are central to the training program. Learning techniques are reviewed on a regular basis to obtain the best possible results and reveal each employee's potential.
Training path at Teleperformance
Modules on the Group's policies, health & safety, CSR, etc.
During the first few months, newcomers spend 50% of their time on skills development. They are split into small teams and supported by a training manager until they are fully integrated.
Dedicated compliance program, with modules on anti-corruption and security
Foundation training
Welcome to TP seminar dedicated to the Group's culture and values
Continuous learning
Uptraining and refresher Curriculum development capability
Gamification to keep learning fun and engaging: quiz, games based on key performance indicators Emotional intelligence and soft skills
Product training
Targeted training for each position and function Specific modules according to the client program Tiger teams: experienced trainers in specific subjects that ensure full knowledge transfer
In 2020, the Group migrated its e-learning platform to a single online talent management platform, MyTP. This global training, development and engagement platform enables the Group to offer employees greater consistency and integrates gamification tools and dedicated soft skills content. In addition to online training, the platform focuses on performance development and provides collaborative workspaces. In 2020, an average of 103,235 unique visitors logged on to MyTP every month.
Available exclusively to Teleperformance employees, the JUMP! program prepares them for their next position.
The program is designed to:
• promote career development;
• identify high-potential employees and prepare them for management positions;
• encourage leadership at every level of the business;
• encourage internal promotion.
This program is based on a dual training program offering both technical and behavioral training, as well as personal development plans.
Teleperformance University is an in-house university geared towards high-potential managers seeking to become future senior leaders within the Group. The course consists of four modules over one week, followed by additional e-learning modules. The entire training program was revised to bring it more in line with reality and the Group's digital transformation targets. Multiple sessions with external operators such as Great Place to Work®, design thinking specialists and management communication firms were organized in 2020.
ANURAG KANOJIA HUMAN RESOURCES OFFICER, TELEPERFORMANCE INDIA
My two years at TP have been full of tremendous learning and fun. I enjoyed every bit of it. I started as an agent and within a year I got myself a break into the HR department, which was like a dream come true. I would say TP follows a very fair process for promotions and believes in equal opportunities.
TRAININGANDCAREERDEVELOPMENT
Teleperformance is committed to being the employer of choice in the market and to providing its employees with excellent working conditions.
Working conditions
Working hours and leave
In its human rights statement, the Group establishes a maximum of 48 working hours per week excluding overtime hours, which are applied on a case-by-case basis and always in accordance with local legislation, up to a limit of 60 working hours per week, pursuant to ILO conventions.
More than 70% of Teleperformance employees are entitled to paid annual leave over and above the local statutory allowance. Extra leave depends on company agreements in place at each Group subsidiary.
Remuneration and benefits
TP Indonesia celebrates Great Place To Work® certification.
97% of the Group's employees are provided with access to health insurance. 60% of the entities extend health insurance to employees' family members. 80% of Group employees receive meal vouchers or similar benefits. 25% of the Group's subsidiaries provide free transport, particularly for night shifts.
Teleperformance offers its employees decent and competitive salaries in all its operations. The total compensation package includes fixed remuneration as well as a performance bonus and other benefits.
The Group's remuneration policy seeks to attract and retain talent, reward individual and collective performance and be fair and consistent with the Group's financial and operational objectives.
Human rights
In 2020, the Group established a new assessment procedure in the area of human rights and fundamental freedoms. The Group CSR department assessed 19 of its subsidiaries, representing more than 80% of the Group's employees, on 70 checkpoints covering discrimination, working conditions, child labor, forced labor, freedom of association, access to whistleblowing mechanisms and personal data protection.
This procedure allows the Group to assess the compliance of its subsidiaries' practices with its codes and policies, as well as with the main international standards. The procedure also serves to identify risk areas requiring improvement or correction and best practices to be extended, as well as to track progress and the implementation of corrective plans via the annual reassessment.
LIVING WAGE
As a market leader, Teleperformance is committed to providing competitive remuneration to all its employees and to promoting higher standards for its sector.
Partnering with Wage Indicator, the Group conducted an analysis to compare Teleperformance's local salaries against local living wages for the second year running. Different from the minimum wage, the living wage is a higher standard corresponding to the minimum income necessary for a worker to comfortably meet their basic needs, including food, housing, and other essential needs such as clothing, transportation, education, health, water and telephony costs.
The goal of a living wage is to allow a worker to afford a decent standard of living through employment. Wage Indicator provides Teleperformance with an exhaustive data base updated on a quarterly basis which is used to benchmark and deploy a living wage approach in all its operations.
Teleperformance respects freedom of association and recognizes the right to collective bargaining.
Social dialog is established at all levels of the Company and may take different forms depending on the culture and applicable legislation of each country. In countries where these fundamental freedoms are not guaranteed, Teleperformance ensures that channels for social dialog exist. Each Group entity has at least one employee representative body: staff representatives, works council, health and safety committee, etc. Collective agreements are currently in place in 17 countries representing 29% of employees. Since 2020, 2 directors representing the employees have been appointed to the Group Board of Directors. They act as spokespersons for employees by taking active part in the Board's operations and decision-making procedures. In 2020, specific means of communication were established to ensure dialog between employees andmanagement during the crisis. The subsidiaries' health and safety committees were heavily involved throughout the crisis and ensured that the measures implemented locally complied with Group guidelines. Certain countries, such as India and the Philippines, have also changed the composition of their health and safety committees to ensure that employee concerns are assigned greater importance and treated more directly.
The action taken by Teleperformance to ensure the safety of its European facilities during the Covid-19 crisis has been recognized by the ECWC:
A European Company Works Council (ECWC) currently comprising 22 standing members represents employees in the 18 European countries in which the Group operates.
Teleperformance acted and adapted quickly to this unprecedented global crisis. Using centralized tools to monitor and verify application, Teleperformance managed to achieve its primary objectives, i.e. ensuring employee health and safety and continuity of operations in order to deliver satisfaction to clients, also disrupted by the pandemic.
WORKINGCONDITIONS
Employee engagement
In order to remain connected with its employees and maintain their sense of belonging and pride despite working from home and social distancing, Teleperformance organized a number of innovative virtual events.
QUARANTINE
AWARDS
The TP Quarantine Awards celebrated the Teleperformance heroes who went the extra mile during the crisis to support their colleagues and clients when they needed them most.
During the virtual ceremony, prizes were awarded to the winners of artistic competitions, rewarding outstanding performances in art, dance, music and writing.
The event enabled everyone to come together, create a special connection between all employees around the world and showcase different cultures and nationalities.
XTRA MILE
In the CEMEA region (Europe, Middle East, Africa), Teleperformance employees took part in the Xtra Mile initiative to support the most vulnerable children through sport.
Throughout November, employees' physical activity was recorded and transformed into donations to the Plan
International organization.
Some 2,931 employees from 29 countries took part in the operation, which raised funds to enable children and young people to continue theirschooling despite the Covid-19 pandemic. The initiative combines employee wellbeing, the promotion of physical activity, engagement and team spirit, even remotely, and a positive social impact on local communities.
2,931
employees from 29 countries
took part in the operation
Plan International is very pleased to have partnered with Teleperformance for the Xtra Mile 2020. The determination and effort of Teleperformance employees helped raise €30,000 to get children impacted by Covid-19 back into the classroom. Congratulations to all the runners, cyclists, swimmers and other sportsmen and women who took part in the race!
EMPLOYEEENGAGEMENT
With more than 380,000 employees in 83 countries, serving 170 markets in 265 languages, Teleperformance is the most multicultural company in its sector.
Diversity and inclusion
Teleperformance is the market leader today thanks to its diversity. This diversity embedded within its DNA has allowed the Group to better support its employees, clients and final customers.
It is not consequential but is the result of the decision, reaffirmed every day, to seek out, among other things, people of different gender, origin, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, or people with disabilities. The diversity of the employees allows the Group to offer innovative solutions to the Group's clients and other stakeholders.
In order to incorporate diversity within its day-to-day work, Teleperformance strives continually to identify and break down any barriers that could prevent its employees from feeling fully included and engaged. Respect and fairness are essential to nurturing an environment in which everyone is empowered to speak openly and to be themselves.
Teleperformance is committed to actively promoting and supporting diversity and inclusion in the workplace and within its sphere of influence. The Group expects its employees to be aware of individual differences, including those that cannot be seen, and to act in a respectful manner so as to create and preserve a positive and supportive working environment.
Teleperformance's inherent diversity helped it to reach the summit. Its conscious decision to seek out diversity and inclusion will keep it there.
Our APPROACH
The Group's approach to diversity and inclusion is based on five key pillars:
• Gender equality;
• Integration of people with disabilities;
• Commitment to promoting professional equality for people from the LGBTQIA+ community;
• Promoting multiculturalism at all levels;
• Consideration of the local diversity challenges specific to each entity (ethnic minorities, etc.).
Teleperformance relies on four levers to ensure that the diversity and inclusion policy is delivered efficiently :
• Leadership
Management should itself reflect the diversity of the Group and promote Teleperformance's proactive policy in this area.
FOTIS KARIORIS CUSTOMER ADVISOR, TELEPERFORMANCE GREECE
Getting hired to work for Teleperformance has really changed the way I see my life and has really enabled me to dream of an otherwise unimaginable future.
I've experienced cases of rejection and discrimination based solely on the fact that I am disabled even though I was adequately and, in some cases, overqualified for the job I was applying for. The day I was hired for Teleperformance has been a significant landmark. I can finally work in a multinational environment where my disability is not a discriminating factor. On the contrary, I have never felt so welcome and equal in a working environment. Working among so many skilled professionals has given me the opportunity to evolve and gain new skills. Now I'm able to cover my needs and those of my family with complete independence.
• Systems | • Culture | • Reputation |
Implementation of | Disseminate the | Incorporate best |
policies, procedures | diversity and inclusion | practices in this area |
and monitoring | policy throughout the | to drive continuous |
indicators to promote | Group via training | improvement and |
diversity and | modules, awareness | establish partnerships |
ensure progress. | campaigns, dedicated | with stakeholders |
workshops, etc. | in order to promote | |
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DIVERSITYANDINCLUSION
TP Women
The Group has introduced a set of procedures and guidelines to promote equal treatment for men and women. Teleperformance's objective is to maintain an overall equal gender distribution in the Group's workforce and in management positions, and to increase the proportion of women in governing bodies.
Created in 2019, the TP Women initiative seeks to address the challenges faced by women in the workplace and drive positive change.
TP Women stands behind diversity, inclusion and gender balance, supporting equal opportunity and participation at all levels and in all aspects. A number of initiatives were carried out in 2020, including:
• A mentoring scheme to help high-potential female employees to reach senior positions in the company.
• A review of recruitment and training procedures for management positions.
• Dashboards to track changes per region and per department.
• Networks to raise awareness and promote equality.
Teleperformance has launched its #TPMenForWomen initiative aligned with the United Nations #HeForShe campaign encouraging men to fight for equality.
Change in the percentage of women employed by the Group
Objectives: maintain between 45 and 55%
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Overall workforce
Management positions
Executive Committee
Gender Equality Index
In 2020, Teleperformance France scored 94/100 on the gender equality index, up from 84 in 2019. Companies with a score above 75/100 are considered to be workplaces that promote gender equality.
In accordance with the French Decree No. 2019-15, this index evaluates five criteria:
• closing the gender pay gap: Teleperformance France scored 39 out of 40 in this criterion, which means that salary disparities are less than 1%;
• equal opportunities to get a raise;
• equal opportunities to get a promotion;
• the fact that all women receive a raise when they return from maternity leave, whenever raises have been granted during their absence;
• the number of people from the underrepresented gender among the 10 highest-paid employees.
The Group has decided to implement the equal pay index universally across 19 of its subsidiaries, representing more than 80% of the workforce, by using the same methodology. The average score obtained by the 19 subsidiaries evaluated was 79/100, which is above the 75 threshold. The average score obtained for the wage gap between men and women is 38/40, i.e., wage disparities of between 1% and 2%.
94/100
points in gender equality index
at Teleperformance France in 2020
Less than 1% gender pay gap
at Teleperformance France
Our REWARDS
EQUILEAP
Teleperformance enters the Top 100 of Equileap's 2021 Gender Equality Global Report & Ranking.
Equileap is the leading organization providing data and insights on gender equality in the corporate sector.
BEST WORKPLACES
FOR WOMENTM
In 2020, seven subsidiaries received the Best Workplaces for WomenTM certification:
Argentina, Brazil, China, India, Saudi Arabia,
Spain and United Arab Emirates.
The following criteria are taken into consideration for these certifications:
• Quality of life at work: the company has the Great Place To Work® certification;
• The percentage of women in the organization and in management positions;
• A positive employee experience: positive perception of women on the Trust Index®;
• Strong, proactive professional equality practices in place.
TPWOMEN
A trusted partner
36
Smart-Shoring and TP Cloud Campus
38 Solutions and innovation
40 Digital Platforms and performance management
42 A strategic partner to our clients
44 Customers and suppliers
46 Data security and cybersecurity
48 Ethics and compliance
Smart-Shoring, a flexible offering
available everywhere in the world
Teleperformance offers innovative outsourcing solutions to ensure the resilience, agility, and flexibility necessary for driving its clients' long-term success. With expert and highly engaged teams that can work from anywhere, but are managed centrally, the group delivers optimal business flexibility while eliminating geographic boundaries.
Onshoring | Nearshoring | Offshoring | Cloudshoring |
All the benefits of | All of the benefits of | Cost-effective | Virtual teams that work |
working with an industry | offshoring, but in a | operations outside the | anywhere eliminating |
leader from one of its | neighboring country | client's country, with | geographic boundaries |
numerous campuses | reducing travel and | highly skilled workers | and increasing business |
based in the client's | communication | that offer consistency | flexibility and speed. |
country. | expenses | and quality services |
Teleperformance has pioneered the development of multilingual hubs where employees of all nationalities work together in a single location to serve pan-European and pan-Asian programs.
Teleperformance
CLOUD CAMPUS
Teleperformance Cloud Campus is a new virtual platform for the remote management of teams and operations that facilitates centralized management of interactions with clients irrespective of their location.
This solution has combined the services of agents working from home, a flexible organizational structure, cutting-edge communications technology and the strictest security standards in the market. This service model enables all types of candidates to work as agents:Employees working from home pursue their careers at Teleperformance as though they were on site, whilst spending less time commuting and lowering their carbon footprint. The best talent can be hired in any location and the cutting-edge tools provided to them allow them to collaborate effectively within motivated teams.
• people in remote locations (rural areas);
• people with disabilities (difficulties getting around);
• people with a specific profile and not seeking to work at a traditional contact center (seniors, homemakers, etc.).
ATRUSTEDPARTNER
Solutions and innovation
Teleperformance provides innovative solutions to adapt to evolving markets, economies and trends.
Teleperformance supports its clients in their digital transformation to improve the customer journey, gain in efficiency and generate value within the customer experience, in a constantly evolving business environment.
The Group has developed a transformation solution,
T.A.P.™ (Technology, Analytics, Process excellence),
adapted to all its service offerings and based on
three pillars:
• Technology: productivity improvements through smart automation and innovative solutions
• Analytics: extraction of actionable information from extensive client interaction data and conversation analyses
• Process excellence: greater effectiveness and efficiency: development of targeted operating models, implementation of large-scale transformation programs, etc.
T.A.P.™ combines the Lean Six Sigma method with design thinking to support successful transformation. It encourages a collaborative and consultative approach, and offers solutions tailored to the needs of each client.
MATERIAL TOPICS
Clientsatisfaction
Innovation&Digitalization
Teleperformance's holistic T.A.P.™ approach supports clients throughout the development and deployment of the solution, with guaranteed results.
SDGs
KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS 2020
2,000+
T.A.P.TM projects deployed
700
Technology, Analytics and Process Excellence
(T.A.P.TM) experts
7,000+
bots
INNOVATION
Teleperformance promotes innovation at all levels of the Company.
All Ideas Matter is a global initiative designed to drive innovation and continuous improvement. It encourages all employees to be agents of change by sharing their ideas for improvement and transformation, whether they concern performance, procedures, economic gains or the customer or employee experience.
All ideas can be submitted via an online platform, and those that have the most potential are subject to case studies before being implemented.
In 2020, 20,000 ideas were shared of which 2,200 were selected and more than 500 already put in place.
SOLUTIONSANDINNOVATION
Digital Platforms
Teleperformance has developed a comprehensive set of 100+ proprietary digital platforms that support digital transformation projects, of which:
Omnichannel Contact Center
PERFORMANCE management
Based on the PDCA (Plan-Do-Check-Act) method, procedures are key to the success of Teleperformance. By combining its high-tech, high-touch approach with the rigor of the Lean Six Sigma method, the Group delivers simpler, faster, safer, higher quality and more cost-effectiveinteractions.
TELEPERFORMANCE OPERATIONAL PROCESSES AND STANDARDSELECTRONIC TELEPERFORMANCE OPERATIONAL PROCESSES AND STANDARDS
Baseline Enterprise Standard forTeleperformance
BEST is a qualitative standards manual that guarantees a high quality of service, superior performance, and proactive management of existing and future programs. BEST also strengthens best practices in the management of Human Resources and projects in all of Teleperformance's operations worldwide.
Recruitmentand selection
TELEPERFORMANCE OPERATIONAL PROCESSES AND STANDARDSELECTRONIC
Lean Six Sigma
Teleperformance Operational
TELEPERFORMANCE
OPERATIONAL PROCESSES
Processes and Standards
AND STANDARDS
Lean Six Sigma is used to analyze and improve Teleperformance's procedures by making them more efficient and eliminating redundancies. All employees are trained in the
A six-step procedure for identifyinggrowth and improvement opportunitiesto offer high value-added solutions.
Lean Six Sigma method and all managers responsible for a process must be trained to green belt level.
TOPS was created to help operations managers improve the performance of customer advisors through regular monitoring of performance indicators.
In 2020, the BEST and TOPS procedures were streamlined to allow teams to focus on the key aspects, on results rather than style, work in a more collaborative and independent manner, monitor and analyze targeted performance indicators, and share their knowledge and best practices.
DIGITALPLATFORMSANDPERFORMANCEMANAGEMENT
With over 1,000 clients, Teleperformance has the most diverse client base in its sector.
A strategic partner to our clients
How will you remain a partner of choice for your clients?
We have developed a strategy based on systematic understanding of clients' transformation requirements and a deep industry-specific expertise. We develop innovative and customized solutions tailored to the needs of each client, and a unique experience in every interaction.
We commit to be an agile partner, easy to work with, fast in deploying solutions, with a strong financial background and safe security processes.
The internal mobilization of our teams is vital in order to achieve our objectives and create a unique structure, One TP. This structure allows us to deliver consistent services worldwide and ensure complete and constant customer satisfaction. Our Diversity & Inclusion focus further drives performance and innovation.
Today, we are proud to work for the biggest global brands(1) and over 50% of our revenue is generated through global clients. Their loyalty, demonstrated by an average client relationship of 13 years, is the best indicator of their satisfaction.
What are the growth drivers for Teleperformance during this period of crisis?
There are four: the growth of digital industries which are performing well during the crisis; the expansion of outsourcing to new markets, with some companies outsourcing work to experts offering work-from-home solutions in particular; companies hit financially by the current environment that see outsourcing as a flexible solution enabling them to quickly streamline their cost structure; and gaining market share from a fragmented competition that occasionally struggles to guarantee the security and flexibility of services within this new environment.
What type of commercial structure will help you win more contracts at international level?
The development of Teleperformance's commercial structure has been adapted to the market and client expectations. Over the past decade we have moved
(1) Forbes top brands - 2020.
"The internal mobilization of our teams is vital in order to achieve our objectives and create a unique structure, One TP. "
MIRANDA COLLARD CHIEF CLIENT OFFICER AND CHAIR OF TP WOMEN
from a development model focused on local clients to one centered on regional and global clients. The sales force has adapted accordingly by developing an agile client-based approach in order to sell more global solutions on multiple markets, rather than a single solution for a single market. This transformation has been ramped up at global level over the past two years by strengthening the high value-added services offering, including the consulting-based approach adopted by our T.A.P.TM teams.
Testimonials
CLIENTS
At Grubhub, our priority is delivering an exceptional customer support experience - something that is now more important than ever as we navigate the Covid-19 landscape. TP has always been a valuable partner to our business and their responsiveness and agility have played a pivotal role in ensuring our customers are still getting the exceptional support that we've promised always deliver.
Your team is doing a phenomenal job. TP clearly stands out as the responsiveness has been off-the-charts amazing - virtually around the clock. I want to say thank you for the support you've given, and for aligning us with the best leaders and support model possible.
ASTRATEGICPARTNERTOOURCLIENTS
Supporting customers and citizens
Teleperformance works with govern- ments and public health services to provide informa- tion services to citizens: 24/7 helplines, contact tracing management, care center call management, repatriation of foreign nationals and vaccination campaign logistics and related services.
Expertise supporting citizens and governments during the Covid-19 crisis
Thousands of Teleperformance professionals have
been serving on the front line of the global fight against Covid-19.
In Tunisia, a team of twenty experienced operators has been made fully available to the ambulance service. It has been trained and supported by healthcare professionals, in order to ensure optimum call handling during this health crisis.
In Greece, Teleperformance provided 24/7 support towards the National Health Organization to handle calls regarding Covid-19.
Teleperformance was able to implement our largest public information program in Taranto in three days. We truly appreciated their responsiveness and total commitment to offer vital support to our citizens at a critical time.
GABRIELLA FICOCELLI MUNICIPAL COUNCILOR RESPONSIBLE FOR SOCIAL SERVICES IN TARANTO, ITALY
Supporting customers and citizens Teleperformance is a company whose people help solve the problems of others on a daily basis. The Group offers a high-quality personalized customer experience for all and helps to break down social, geographical and cultural barriers through its services:
• Customer experience: a bridge between brands, public services and clients, services delivered in 265 languages and on all communication channels, access to a customized customer service for people with disabilities, living in remote areas or without means of transportation, support for the digital integration of the elderly, etc.
• Specialized Services: LanguageLine solutions connect to a live professional interpreter in under 30 seconds, which can save lives during 911 calls and at the hospitals, or ensure justice in legal situations. They also enable the deaf and hearing impaired, as well as those with a poor grasp of English, to be heard and understood through interpreters in 37 languages, including British and American sign language.
STRENGTHENING our PARTNERSHIPS with SUPPLIERS
Procurement within
Supplier
Teleperformance
Code of Conduct
Teleperformance's procurement spend amounts to 13% of total Group revenue. Teleperformance mainly purchases computer hardware and software, telecommunications services, and goods and services related to its contact centers and temporary service agencies.
Teleperformance ensures that its subcontractors and suppliers commit to an ethical approach and adhere to the principles of its Supplier Code of Conduct, which includes the updated Group requirements with regard to human rights, working conditions, health and safety, the environment, business ethics and integrity (including anti-corruption), and compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).
Responsible procurement
The Group implements a responsible procurement process that primarily involves managing supplier risk via a standardized due diligence procedure. A project pilot phase was launched at the end of 2020 to test the process and roll it out across the entire Group in 2021. The purpose of these procedures is to ensure not to enter into relationships with suppliers who do not meet the Group's minimum compliance, security, data protection and CSR requirements. It also enables the Group to identify high-risk suppliers and take the necessary measures where applicable.
Global procurement governance
In order to strengthen and standardize procurement processes at all Group entities, a new procurement governance structure was put in place.
A Global Chief Procurement Officer assumed his responsibilities at the beginning of 2020.
A dedicated supplier risk committee that brings together a variety of functions (procurement, CSR, personal data, information security, legal and compliance) was created in 2020 to ensure continuous improvement and monitoring of the supplier assessment procedure and the implementation of risk mitigation measures. It is also responsible for issuing regular reports on supplier risk to executive management.
CUSTOMERSANDSUPPLIERS
Data security is a key priority for Teleperformance, not only to protect its employees, but also its clients and end users.
Data security and cybersecurity
In this regard, the Group continues to strengthen and expand its data protection and cybersecurity program. The program and controls are regularly reviewed and revised to cover the most recent or updated legal requirements, and to stay at the forefront of international standards:
• New ISO 27701, currently being implemented throughout the Group. The new standard is an extension of the requirements contained in ISO 27001, already in place;
• PCI (Payment Card Industry) standard;
• HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability & Accountability Act) standard;
• Binding Corporate Rules (BCR), approved since 2018.
The Group has a set of 14 innovative compliance and security policies, called the Global Essential Compliance and Security Policies (GECSP), designed to anticipate and limit the risk of fraud or security breaches.
The Global Technology, Privacy and Security Committee is the governance body responsible for assessing risks and ensuring that projects are carried out in accordance with the global data privacy and security policy. The protection framework is also strengthened by a compliance audit function.
DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION, FROST & SULLIVAN
MICHAEL DE SALLES LEAD ANALYST,
Teleperformance has introduced a level of contact centersecurity innovation that frequently exceeds its clients' internal security controls regarding the prevention and early detection of fraud.
A HOLISTIC APPROACH to CYBERSECURITY
Teleperformance has invested in a comprehensive three-year (2019-2021) cybersecurity program called
Project Eagle, which is based on several pillars:
Culture and people
• Raising awareness and promoting attentive behavior in the area of cybersecurity, in particular through a comprehensive cybersecurity training program translated into 16 languages and available to all Group employees;
Standards
• Adoption and appropriation of the principles of the NIST (National Institute of Standards and Technology, U.S. Department of Commerce) Cybersecurity Framework to align with industry best practices and be a "cyber-resilient" business partner for its clients;
Technology and processes
• Implementation of tools and procedures for identifying, assessing and managing cybersecurity risks, including white hacking;
• Review of processes and the improvement of detection devices through the deployment of relevant tools and new technologies throughout the Group;
Governance
• Implementation of an appropriate governance structure comprising a Group cybersecurity manager and a global security committee, moving from a regional information security strategy to a global strategy; regular reports are reviewed by the Board of Directors' Audit, Risk and Compliance Committee;
Crisis management
• The deployment of a specific operational component for crisis management in this area.
DATASECURITYANDCYBERSECURITY
Ethics and compliance
Teleperformance's Global Compliance organization is a dedicated structure composed of teams in charge of developing, implementing, and continuously improving Teleperformance's compliance program.
How is the compliance department structured within Teleperformance?
The members of the compliance team interact with other functions such as legal, finance, operations, privacy, CSR, and HR across all regions. This dedicated structure ensures that our policies and procedures are effectively and efficiently implemented Group-wide. We provide a report on a regular basis to the Audit, Risk and Compliance Committee of the Board of Directors.
Our main missions are to structure, develop and adapt the Group's compliance framework in line with new and existing regulations and best practices, and to ensure its application in all subsidiaries. To do this, we rely
on the security and compliance audit function, among other things.
In 2020, we completed a global structural alignment across operational teams and Group-level functions to enable us to react in a more agile and consistent way.
LEIGH RYAN
CHIEF LEGAL, COMPLIANCE AND PRIVACY OFFICER
What are the bases and priorities of the Teleperformance compliance program?
We are committed to respecting national and international standards and regulations that promote the highest ethical standards: the UN Global Compact, the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, the ILO conventions, and the OECD Guidelines. Teleperformance's global compliance framework is based on its Code of Ethics and Code of Conduct.
Among other areas of compliance, we focus in particular on our anti-corruption program, reinforced in 2020 following an internal compliance audit conducted on existing procedures. We are also implementing a Group-wide standardized procedure for third-party due diligence, and are continuously improving our data privacy program, which is one of the Group's most important priorities.
VEREGO SRS CERTIFICATION
For the seventh year running, Teleperformance was awarded SRS certification by Verego, given to companies that stand out in five key areas: leadership, ethics, social, community and environment. In its assessment of the Group in 2020, Verego found that Teleperformance's global policies were of the highest standard.
Since its first certification in 2013, Teleperformance has continued to develop its responsible business practices and show leadership in ethical, social and environmental matters. Feedback from facility managers and employees shows that Teleperformance's values and policies are implemented in the field.
CAROLE KERREY,
LEAD CERTIFICATION DIRECTOR, VEREGO
Our GLOBAL
ANTI-CORRUPTION PROGRAM
Teleperformance is committed to preventing corruption in all its forms and adopts a zero-tolerance approach. Its anti-corruption program is based on:
• strong commitment from management;
• a dedicated structure including a multi-disciplinary team responsible for coordinating the program, and clear definition of responsibilities;
• a specific communication plan to inform all stakeholders of the existence and content of the program;
• a range of measures to prevent any form of corruption or influence peddling, detect such conduct as quickly as possible and respond where applicable.
ECNAILPMOCDNASCIHTE
Prevention
• Code of Conduct setting out the basic rules to be followed and prohibited behaviors.
• Corruption risk mapping to identify and assess corruption risks.
• Training program to raise awareness about corruption risks.
• Due diligence procedure prior to signing contracts with third parties.
Response
Detection
• Audits and controls to prevent and detect all forms of corruption.
• Compliance and performance tracking indicators to guarantee effective implementation of measures.
• Confidential Global
Ethics Hotline open to all stakeholders.
• Sanctions and disciplinary measures for breaches of the Code of Conduct.
• Feedback and corrective measures.
As a leading employer in most of the regions where it operates, the Group is committed to having a positive impact on local economies and, more generally, on people's lives.
Impact on local employment and Impact Sourcing
Teleperformance is a gateway to employment for young people: in 2020, 85,000 agents were hired for their very first professional experience. Teleperformance offers numerous opportunities for advancement: it has a high internal promotion rate and most of its senior managers come from local communities. The Group contributes to the growth of the middle classes and the development of women's employment in developing countries, where it employs 70% of its workforce.
Teleperformance has been a member of the Global Impact Sourcing Coalition (GISC) since its creation.
As such, it seeks to provide formal employment opportunities to people who would otherwise struggle to gain access: the long-term unemployed, people below the poverty line, people with disabilities, refugees, veterans, etc.
Teleperformance is listed on the IAOP Impact Sourcing Champions Index(1). Teleperformance adopted the Impact Sourcing Standard for the first time in 2020,
(1) International Association of Outsourcing Professionals®.
SARA ENRIGHT DIRECTOR OF THE GLOBAL IMPACT SOURCING COALITION
By adopting the Impact Sourcing
Standard, Teleperformance has taken significant steps to update its hiring and Human Resources practices and policies to be more inclusive, advancing its commitment to employing diverse people from around the world who would otherwise face barriers to decent employment.
demonstrating the strength of its policies and programs for inclusion through employment and its commitment to achieving continuous improvement.
As of December 31, 2020, more than 70,000 Impact Workers from minority groups or disadvantaged communities were employed by Teleperformance, enabling them to obtain a decent job and improve their standard of living.
Our INITIATIVES
TP COLOMBIA SUPPORTS REFUGEES
Teleperformance plays a leading role in the integration of Venezuelan refugees in Colombia, with more than 2,000 people hired through its Impact Sourcing program.
GIDEON MALTZ EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, TENT PARTNERSHIP FOR REFUGEES
It partners with a number of governmental and non- governmental organizations such as the United Nations Refugee Agency (UNHCR), Tent Partnership for Refugees, and the Pan-American Development Foundation.
The Tent Partnership for Refugees is extremely proud of the work done by Teleperformance and we are certain of the enormous impact it will have on the lives of refugees. Employment allows refugees to cover their needs and those of their family, but also to build a network of friends and colleagues in their new homes. Teleperformance is a leader and inspires other companies in its sector to consider refugees as a source of talent.
TP GREECE CREATES A DEDICATED
IMPACT SOURCING TEAM
Through partnerships with dozens of NGOs and public employment services, numerous initiatives are in place to encourage people from minority groups to submit applications and to persevere in their search for employment: discussions with social workers and psychologists to adopt the right approach with
certain candidates, following up with NGOs to strengthen their basic skills and share new job openings, webinars to help refugees prepare their CV, etc.
MAUREEN SARAH DANIEL CUSTOMER ADVISOR, TELEPERFORMANCE GREECE
As a refugee and single mother with three children, it was very difficult to pay rent and bills. Teleperformance has offered me my first employment opportunity since arriving in the country and I finally have a salary, bonuses, benefits for the children and other advantages. I can't describe it: the people at Teleperformance welcomed me like a member of the family and boosted my self-confidence, training opened my eyes, the agents all offer support.
IMPACTONLOCALEMPLOYMENT
Citizen of the Planet (COTP) is a global corporate initiative implemented in 2008 to ensure that Teleperformance operates in an environmentally-friendly and responsible manner
Citizen of the Planet
It is based on two key principles: reducing the environmental impact of the Group's operations and raising awareness among its employees and other stakeholders.
OUR APPROACH
Teleperformance has adopted risk mitigation and decarbonization as key strategies to reduce its climate change risks:
• switch to greener energy by increasing the percentage of renewable energy in total electricity consumption whenever possible;
• achieve high energy performance at the Group's sites by adopting efficiency measures. The Group is focused on reducing energy consumption through energy savings, standardized procedures, environmental impact performance monitoring and partnerships with stakeholders, including employees;
• streamline the IT infrastructure by adopting measures to reduce energy consumption in data centers and purchasing
STAR-rated and EPEAT-certified electrical and computer equipment;
• apply energy efficiency and energy supply criteria upon the acquisition of any new building. Teleperformance'sGlobal Premises Standard complies with LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) standards and favors green buildings wherever possible. All of the Scandinavian sites (Copenhagen, Oslo, Tampere, Stockholm and Gothenburg), all sites in Colombia (since January 2020), 10 sites in India, the Istanbul site in Turkey and Ashby-de-la-Zouch in Great Britain have obtained ISO 14001 certification.
The main environmental impact of Teleperformance's business is due to electricity consumption, which represents 92% of its carbon footprint. In 2020, the Group's carbon footprint per employee fell 27.5%, due in part to the Covid-19 pandemic. Teleperformance saw a reduction in emissions thanks to lower attendance at facilities and an increase in work from home arrangements, although energy requirements were nonetheless maintained in order to keep buildings operational.
The full Teleperformance report on climate change, which adopts the framework of the TCFD (Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures), is included in the 2020 Universal Registration Document.
SCIENCE BASED TARGETS
INITIATIVE
(SBTi)
Teleperformance opted to step up its own climate objectives by committing to the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), which involves adopting a greenhouse gas emissions target in accordance with the Paris agreement.
Teleperformance has begun the process of assessing an appropriate target. Through this commitment, Teleperformance is seeking to increase its resilience and readiness for a carbon constrained world.
With the help of its mascot,
Teleperformance regularly organizes campaigns to raise awareness about behaviors and initiatives that help protect the environment.
CITIZENOFTHEPLANET
Citizen of the World
Established in 2006, Citizen of the World (COTW)
is Teleperformance's charitable initiative that seeks to generate a positive impact on local communities, in particular to help vulnerable children and their families meet their basic needs.
In 2020, Citizen of the World initiatives focused on two main causes:
• supporting local communities particularly impacted by the Covid-19 pandemic;
• maintaining partnerships with schools and NGOs supporting access to education for the most vulnerable children.
What is your role at Teleperformance?
I started my career at Teleperformance as a customer advisor in 2008. I then held a variety of positions, such as employee engagement coordinator in 2016, before taking up my current role of CSR ambassador. My job is to liaise between the different departments in order to advance social and environmental issues, as well as coordinating the Citizen of the World charity campaigns at TP USA.
What does Citizen of the World represent for you?
To me it is a calling. My love for Citizen of the World continued to flourish as did my professional career. I am extremely proud to be a part of a company that places a significant focus on giving back to communities.
It is an honor to be able to contribute to making the world a better place, and a challenge to represent Teleperformance in its social responsibility initiatives.
TP USA is one of the most engaged subsidiaries in the program. What are the secrets of generating such a good spirit?
I feel the best way to boost engagement and donations is to listen to the voice of your people and understand what our employees are passionate about and why they donate. Building a genuine trust relationship is vital. Being able to recognize those that donate and thank them for doing so is probably more important than the donation given.
"Being able to recognize those that donate and thank them for doing so is probably more important than the donation given."
AMBER GREGORY
CSR AND COTW AMBASSADOR, USA
Our INITIATIVES
SUPPORTING LOCAL COMMUNITIES HIT
BY THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC
The Group's subsidiaries organized several collections to support local communities facing these difficult circumstances: distribution of masks, hygiene material, food, etc.
126,875
meals to be distributed to families affected by the pandemic in July 2020 in the USA
In the United States, Teleperformance strengthened its actions with Feed the Children during the pandemic. Daniel Julien also donated over 20% of his annual variable remuneration to this cause. The group's support has notably enabled 126,875 meals to be distributed to families affected by the pandemic in July 2020.
SUPPORTING EDUCATION
Teleperformance India supports schools and non-governmental organizations specialized in education in each of the cities in which it operates.
As a result Teleperformance contributed to the schooling of 1,600 children in 2020 and approximately 13,000 since the beginning of the program, and has sponsored lunches for 1,000 children through the Akshaya Patra foundation.
SUPPORT FOR MICRO-ENTREPRENEURS
IN THE PHILIPPINES
For the last 10 years Teleperformance has supported "Teleperformance Gawad Kalinga", a village it built following Typhoon Ketsana in 2009, now home to several hundred families.
In 2020, a micro-entrepreneur support program was established to help bolster this community's resistance to the pandemic. The program provides training in entrepreneurship, finance and personal development as well as financial support for developing the business. Five entrepreneurs have already benefited from the program.
CITIZENOFTHEWORLD
Corporate governance
56 Governance
58 Composition of the Board of Directors
60 Functioning and works of the Board
62 Composition of the Management Committee
63 Remuneration of executive officers
Governance structure
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Composed of 16 members, it determines the strategic orientations of the Company and ensures their implementation.
It is assisted by three specialized committees.
EXECUTIVE MANAGEMENT
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer
He presides over the Executive Committee.
Deputy Chief Executive Officer
He assists the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer and has the same powers vis-à-vis third parties.
GENERAL MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE
Consisting of all the members of the Executive Committee and the key operational and functional managers of the Group.
CRISIS TRANSFORMATION COMMITTEE
Expanded management committee and 100 high-potential Group managers to drive and accelerate the Group's transformation plan.
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
Consisting of a reduced number of key managers, it is responsible for the Group's operational management and implements the strategic orientations defined by the Board of Directors.
Risk management
Risk governance
Risk management and internal control systems complement each other in controlling the Company's activities.
Executive Committee
Audit, Risk & Compliance Board Committee
RISK MANAGEMENT
3 main functional departments: finance, legal & compliance and operations
CONTROL
Audit and internal control Compliance and Security Council
SUPERVISION | VALIDATION |
CSR governance
To ensure the Group's CSR commitments are integrated, a dedicated governance was set up.
BOOSTING THE VISIONVALIDATION
CSR Department CSR Steering Committee CSR Ambassadors Network
Executive Committee
CSR Board Committee
IMPLEMENTATION
CORPORATEGOVERNANCE
Composition of the Board of Directors
Board of Directors' profile as of 12/31/2020
Stephen WINNINGHAM
⁕
Patrick THOMAS
I
Angela Maria SIERRA-MORENO
I
Christobel E.SELECKY
L
I
Leigh RYAN
I
Robert PASZCZAK
Evangelos PAPADOPOULOS
C Chairman and CEO
L Lead independent director
Board diversity policy
Daniel JULIENEmily ABRERA
I
16
directors
Wai PING LEUNG
I
I Independent director
⁕
Alain BOULET
⁕
I
Bernard CANETTI
Philippe DOMINATI
Jean GUEZVéronique de JOCAS
⁕ Mandate ending in 2021
Committed to diversity, increasingly international, predominantly independent.
1
Lead Independent director
2
directors representing the employees
64%
of independent directors*
Pauline GINESTIÉ
I
Director representing the employees
43%
64.3
of women*
average age
7
nationalities represented
*Excluding directors representing the employees.
62.5 %
of binational or non-French directors
Presence within the Board
18.8% 12.5%
< or equal to 1 year between 2 and 7 years between 7 and 12 years >12 years
Behind the scenes of the Board
An experienced and independent Board of Directors to set the Group's strategic orientations
What role does the Board of Directors play in risk management, particularly during the Covid-19 crisis?
One of the main duties of the Board is to examine opportunities and risks, such as financial, legal, operating, social and environmental risks, as well as the measures taken accordingly, in line with the strategy. We rely in part on the work of the Audit, Risk and Compliance Committee, which assesses the efficiency of the internal control and risk management systems, advises us of potential risks and challenges and issues suitable recommendations. Part of the management of extra-financial risks will be entrusted to the newly- created CSR Committee. This Committee will be responsible for examining social and environmental risks and ensuring that the Group's key commitments in this area are adhered to. As such, the two committees will interact with one another.
The Board was actively engaged in 2020 in view of Covid-19, with weekly meetings held at the height of the crisis. We receive a weekly report allowing us to monitor the development of the pandemic within the Group and assess the adequacy of measures implemented by management. I believe that Teleperformance and its governance bodies at all levels have shown great agility, allowing the Group to respond quickly, ensure the safety of its employees and seize new opportunities, as demonstrated by the launch of the TP Cloud Campus work-from-home platform.
"The Board was actively engaged in 2020 in view of Covid-19, with weekly meetings held at the height of the crisis."
PATRICK THOMAS
LEAD INDEPENDENT DIRECTOR
COMPOSITIONOFTHEBOARDOFDIRECTORS
What is the dynamic within the Board, particularly with the arrival of the two directors representing the employees?
The Board is highly diverse in terms of skills, experience, and nationalities, which leads to extremely fruitful conversations and discussions. There is great freedom of speech and directors are not afraid to express their points of view and share their opinions and suggestions with the Board and Executive Management. As the lead independent director, I chair an annual meeting of independent directors, which is an opportunity to pass on recommendations to the Chairman of the Board, such as the creation of the CSR Committee.
The arrival of employee directors has breathed new life into the Board and has brought greater knowledge of the Group and its businesses through their cross- functional operational skills and experience at Teleperformance.
As the lead independent director, you are responsible for succession planning. Could you tell us more about that?
This is indeed one of the tasks that have been assigned to me. We have drawn up succession plans for the executive officers and Executive Committee members, in collaboration with the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer and Deputy Chief Executive Officer in particular.
The objective of these plans is twofold. Firstly, to address emergencies or temporary vacancies in key executive roles: this is essential to ensuring business continuity. Secondly, the plans seek to guarantee sustainable transition among executive management over the long term. These plans, the content of which must remain confidential, are reviewed on a regular basis and in 2020 this review was carried out in consultation with the Chairman of the Remuneration and Appointments Committee.
The Board of Directors meets at least once per quarter to discuss developments in the Company.
Functioning and works of the Board
The Board's mission is to establish the Group's strategic guidelines and ensure their implementation, in accordance with the Company's interests, taking into account the social, and environmental challenges inherent to its business. Its attention is focused on two areas:
• Strategy governing the Company's transformation and growth, whether internal or external, via targeted acquisitions;
• Management of human capital, one of the Group's top priorities.
In 2020, the Board scrutinized the challenges related to Covid-19, meeting on a weekly basis at the height of the crisis, in both formal and informal capacity, and then every two weeks.
The Board is assisted by three specialized committees.
Mission
3 members
To monitor issues relating to the preparation and control of financial and accounting information. Facilitate the oversight work of the Board of Directors, anticipate potential problems and identify all risks.
4 members
FUNCTIONINGANDWORKSOFTHEBOARD
Mission
To issue recommendations regarding the determination of the short-term and long-term remuneration policy for corporate officers and the review of succession plans and candidates for the Board of Directors.
Alain Boulet
Chairman, Independent
Robert Paszczak
Chairman, Independent
In January 2021, the Board of Directors added a third Committee, the CSR Committee.
CSR COMMITTEEMission
Monitor issues relating to social and environmental responsibility, taking into account legal and regulatory requirements and risks.
4 members
Jean Guez
Member
Stephen Winningham
Member, Independent
Emily Abrera
Member, Independent
Bernard Canetti Véronique de JOCAS
MemberMember, Director representing the employees
Angela Maria Sierra-Moreno
Chairman, Independent
Pauline Ginestié
Member, Independent
Wai Ping LeungChristobel Selecky
Member, Independent Member, Independent
(1) Excluding directors representing the employees.
Composition of the Management Committee
An agile and expert management team
MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE
Composition currently composed of 32 members comprising all members of the Executive Committee and and the main key operational and functional managers of the Group.
Daniel Julien
Miranda Collard
Éric Dupuy
Agustin Grisanti
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Chairman of the Executive
Group Chief Client
President of GlobalOfficer
Business Development
Group Chief Operating Officer
Committee
EXECUTIVE
COMMITTEE
8
members
Olivier Rigaudy
Scott Klein
Leigh Ryan
Bhupender Singh
Deputy Chief Executive Officer
President of Specialized Services
Group Chief Legal, Compliance and Privacy Officer
President of Transformation
24
Group key managers
Human capital, research and development, security, technology, operations, transformation, business development, finance
28%
13
52
10
of women
nationalities
years old in average
years of average seniority in the Group
Covid-19 management
Teleperformance has adapted its governance structure by setting up a Crisis Transformation Committee. This Committee comprises an expanded management committee and 100 high-potential Group managers, representing a variety of departments and regions. It communicates prevention and awareness best practices within the Group, informs and supports key decision-makers and ensures rapid coordination of response measures. This new ecosystem also enables regular and efficient communication during the crisis with all Group employees as well as external stakeholders, notably employee representatives, clients and shareholders.
Remuneration of executive officers
The executive officers' remuneration is aligned with the highest standards in terms of governance. Clear and transparent, it is aligned with the Group's strategy and shareholders' interests. It is based both on financial and extra-financial criteria and on short-term and long-term objectives.
REMUNERATION POLICY FOR EXECUTIVE OFFICERS IN 2020
The annual global remuneration is equally composed of a fixed part and a variable part.
and leadership of the person concerned. | Management of the Covid-19 10% EBITA margin Employee engagement 10% 40% Organic revenue growth 40% |
Upon recommendations of the Remuneration and Appointments Committee, the Board decided to maintain the remuneration principles for the Executive directors as approved by the shareholders' meeting held on June 26th, 2020.
For 2021, the Board introduced three extra-financial criteria, aligned with the Group's key commitments:
• employee engagement, by continuing to obtain best employer certifications (10% of the variable part)
• achievement of 20% of renewable energy in the
Group's electricity consumption (5% of the variable part)
• deployment of the Group's Diversity & Inclusion policy, including reaching 30% of women in the Management Committee (5% of the variable part)
MANAGEMENTCOMMITTEEANDREMUNERATIONPOLICY
Additional Information
64 A recognized model
65 Cross-reference table for the
21 GC Advanced level criteria
66 About the report
67 2020 Teleperformance publications
A recognized model
Teleperformance has received numerous awards for market leadership and world-class services in the industry, as well as for HR development strategy, security and innovation capacity, and commitment to social and environmental responsibility.
Teleperformance was recognized as the Global Leader in Customer Experience Management (CXM) and in Work-at-home Customer Experience Management (WAHA) by Everest Group.
Frost & Sullivan awarded seven recognitions to Teleperformance as a customer experience leader in all its operating regions.
Teleperformance was recognized as a leader in digital services by ISG.
Teleperformance was recognized as a leader in the "Global Omnichannel Customer Service Outsourcers wave" by independent market research company Forrester.
Teleperformance was named top 100 Global Outsourcing Service Provider and Impact Sourcing Champion by the IAOP (Internal association of outsourcing professionals).
ESG ratings agency MSCI
AAA rated
28 countries certified
Albania, Argentina, Brazil, China, Colombia, Costa Rica, Dominican Republic, Egypt, El Salvador, Germany WAHA, Greece, India, Indonesia, Kosovo, Madagascar, Malaysia, Mexico, Morocco, Peru, Philippines, Portugal, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Spain, Tunisia, UK, United Arab Emirates, USA.
Included in the Euronext Vigeo Eurozone 120 Index since December 2015.
Reconfirmed in the Solactive Europe Corporate Social Resonsibility Index (formerly Ethibel Sustainability Excellence Europe Index).
Verego Social Responsibility Standard
Enterprise-Wide Social Responsibility Standard (SRS) Certification for the 7th time in a row. Teleperformance achieved certification in all five defined areas at a Group-wide scope.
Included in the FTSE4Good Index since June 2018.
EcoVadis renewed its golden medal to Teleperformance France, and awarded silver medal to Teleperformance Portugal, and bronze medal to Teleperformance Italy.
Cross-reference table | |
for the 21 GC Advanced | |
level criteria | |
This is Teleperformance's Communication on Progress (COP) | |
in implementing the principles of the UNGC and supporting | |
broader UN goals. The GC Advanced COP level is the highest | |
level of differenciation of the COP. | |
LOCATION | |
Implementing the 10 principles into strategies & operations | |
The COP describes mainstreaming into corporate functions and business units | Page 62 |
The COP describes value chain implementation | Page 45 |
The COP describes robust commitments, strategies or policies in the area of Human Rights | Pages 28-29 ; 48-49 |
The COP describes effective management systems to integrate the Human Rights principles | Pages 28-29 ; 48-49 |
The COP describes effective monitoring and evaluation mechanisms of Human Rights integration | Pages 28-29 ; 48-49 |
The COP describes robust commitments, strategies or policies in the area of labor | Pages 28-29 ; 48-49 |
The COP describes effective management systems to integrate the labor principles | Pages 28-29 |
The COP describes effective monitoring and evaluation mechanisms of labor principles integration | Pages 28-29 |
The COP describes robust commitments, strategies or policies in the area of environmental stewardship | Pages 48 ; 52-53 |
The COP describes effective management systems to integrate the environmental principles | Pages 52-53 |
The COP describes effective monitoring and evaluation mechanisms for environmental stewardship | Pages 52-53 |
The COP describes robust commitments, strategies or policies in the area of anti-corruption | Page 49 |
The COP describes effective management systems to integrate the anti-corruption principle | Pages 48-49 |
The COP describes effective monitoring and evaluation mechanisms for the integration of anti-corruption | Page 49 |
Taking action in support of broader UN goals and issues | |
The COP describes core business contributions to UN goals and issues | Pages 12-13 |
The COP describes strategic social investments and philanthropy | Pages 54-55 |
The COP describes advocacy and public policy engagement | Pages 12-13 |
The COP describes partnerships and collective action | Page 50-51 ; 54-55 |
Corporate sustainability governance and leadership | |
The COP describes CEO commitment and leadership | Page 3 |
The COP describes Board adoption and oversight | Pages 56-61 |
The COP describes stakeholder engagement | Pages 8-9 |
CROSS-REFERENCETABLEFORTHE21GCADVANCEDLEVELCRITERIA
This document is Teleperformance's second integrated report and sets out the Group's long-term value creation model.
Additional Information
About the report
This report was prepared by the Teleperformance CSR department with the support of key departments and executive management. It was presented and approved by the Board of Directors on February 25, 2021.
It is based on ongoing dialog between Group stakeholders, including employees, clients, partners, shareholders and local communities.
The information has been verified by KPMG as the independent third-party body. The report by one of the Statutory Auditors on the consolidated declaration of extra-financial performance may be found in section 2.9 of the 2020 Universal Registration Document.
The Group is committed to incorporating best practices
by progressively adopting the major reporting guidelines on sustainability.
The information contained in this report covers the 2020 financial year from January 1st to December 31st, 2020, unless specified otherwise. The detailed reporting protocol and the GRI and SASB content indexes, which provide an overview of the important sustainability information contained in the Teleperformance integrated report and other public documentation, may be found on the Group website in the Integrated Report's digital versionwww.teleperformance.com
Teleperformance follows the GRI sustainability reporting standards and applies the GRI reporting principles. This report has been
GRI prepared in accordance with the GRI standards: Core option. Teleperformance follows the principles and concepts of the International Integrated Reporting Framework.
Teleperformance supports the SASB (Sustainability Accounting
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2020 Universal Registration document
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