MERLIN Properties Annual Report 2023

106 | Annual report | 2023 A STRONG AND UNIQUE WORKFORCE At the end of 2023, MERLIN’s workforce consisted of 266 professionals divided into three categories, as follows: All of them form a team of highly qualified professionals committed to the Company and its corporate philosophy and values. MIDDLE MANAGEMENT 80 employees (52 men and 28 women). Team composed of professionals closely linked to the business and to projects with great responsibility. EXECUTIVES Category composed of 28 professionals (27 men and 1 woman). Team comprising the Chief Executive Officer, the Chief Operating and Corporate Officer and the management and business area teams that oversee the optimum functioning of each area of the Company. OTHER PROFESSIONALS Category composed of 158 employees (61 men and 97 women). The team is made up of expert professionals with a high level of knowledge and experience to carry out their activity, as well as general support staff. Employee loyalty In its relationship with employees MERLIN adheres to the strictest labour standards, complying with the principles set out in the ILO Declaration on Fundamental Principles and Rights at Work. The Human Capital Policy, the Equality Plan and the Human Resources Processes Handbook and Employee Handbook currently set out the guiding principles for human capital management at the Company. The risks inherent in the Company’s social and personnel issues are discussed with in chapter 3.2. of the report..