This	definition	is	used	in	our	workforce	reporting	of:	age	distribution;	 workforce	by	employment	levels	and	employment	type;	workforce	by	contract	type;	total	new	 hires;	total	new	hires	by	gender	and	age;	total	turnover,	turnover	by	gender	and	age	group	and	 absenteeism	unless	otherwise	noted.