Understanding our 2nd Quarter 2018 Results

A certain level of uncertainty is part of life, and insurance (both private and public) and precautionary savings help manage this so that we can go about our lives unabated. At times, however, uncertainty increases well beyond these levels, often driven by political events. Faced with such uncertainty shocks, business managers will often freeze new investment and hiring decisions, while consumers delay spending on big ticket items such as cars or the purchase of a new home.

Societe Generale has reinvented its approach to training so as to develop the mobility and employability of its staff in the context of the transformation of the retail banking network in France. The bank is launching a personalised skills assessment programme for 20,000 members of staff to help them acquire the key skills and expertise they will need in the future.

Since early June, Societe Generale employees across France and worldwide are joining forces to organise sporting events, collections, and fundraising events for charities.