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The health, welfare and development of the Company's employees remain a priority.

With the intent of attracting, recruiting, developing and retaining key employees, Micro Focus maintains a number of policies and procedures for the benefit of its employees, for example an equal opportunities policy approved by Acas.

Employee development is encouraged through appropriate training. Regular and open communication between management and employees is viewed as essential for motivating a highly educated workforce. Briefings are held regularly to provide updates on Company business and to provide opportunity for questions and feedback. Review meetings are also held regularly within each department.

The Company maintains both an internet website which is freely accessible and an intranet site accessible to all employees. During the year, a Sharesave scheme and a US ESPP scheme were introduced and the directors actively encourage employee equity participation, subject to compliance with the Group's share dealing policy.

Health and Safety

The Company has well-developed health and safety policies and procedures, safeguarding staff, contractors and visitors and it complies with current legislation and best practice.