MERLIN Properties Annual Report 2023

118 | Annual report | 2023 In the area of Selection and Recruitment MERLIN seeks out the best individuals to add differential value through their work, which contributes to the Group’s success, providing them with stable, high-quality employment. In 2023, MERLIN hired a total of 52 new professionals to the staff, which represents a recruitment rate of 20%. Recruitment of women represents 61.5% of total recruitment. Recruitment of women has increased by 45% on the previous year. In 2022, 22 women joined, while in 2023, 32 women joined. In the area of Professional Promotion MERLIN is committed to internal mobility and talent retention. In 2023, as in 2022, 9 employees changed jobs. 7 of these changes involved promotions by changing functions and departments, and 71% of these were women. Category Age range Men Women Total Directors >50 years old - - - 30-50 years old - - - >50 years old 1 - 1 Middle management >50 years old 1 - 1 30-50 años 2 1 3 >50 años - - - Other professionals >50 years old 11 15 26 30-50 años 5 16 21 >50 años - - - TOTAL 20 32 52