Cover STORY
Cover STORY
Spring 2017 / Issue 53
People Development Must Always be a Top Priority
Author : Ana Andova , Head of HR Department , FENI Industries AD
Every company strategy should include activities that encourage long-run economic and social sustainability in all of the areas where the company has the greatest impact . Sustainability should be the foundation of corporate culture and long-term growth . This is especially important for those operating in sensitive markets that face difficult times and prolonged downturns . Their commitment to their people must remain strong ; they a company ’ s most valuable asset . Openness , mutual trust and connectedness in good and bad times , commitment in the implementation of operational objectives and high performance are key values to be encouraged among all employees and incorporated into official documents and communications throughout the organization .
At Feni Industries , our success is largely due to a long-running investment in selecting the most qualified employees , an attractive system of salaries and benefits , as well as by providing continuous training . While the need arose during the global financial crisis to cut operating costs and reduce headcount , our employees remained our highest priority . Despite everything , we maintained continuity in the professional development of our employees . In 2016 , we carried out 1.17 training sessions per employee and 3.63 per employee in 2015 . This was in line with our strategy to invest in staff development as one of the tools to overcome challenges and problems in everyday operations .
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Feni Industries employee training courses held 2013-16
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In fact , FENI ’ s real value , can ’ t be captured only by numbers . Its employees ’ value-added “ know how ” makes them ready to face modern challenges and meet market needs while transferring its knowledge to future generations . This will provide the necessary continuity to ensure economic survival and quality growth .
Inter-sectoral investments are made to ensure the professional competence of certain jobs by authorized institutions . This strategic decision not only means caring for employees , through successful certification that can lead to them maintaining the current job , but also the willingness of the company to meet mutually-beneficial legal requirements . The company meets the legal requirements , and employees feel safe and secure about their jobs while becoming recognized specialists in their field . Succession planning is a very useful activity and is particularly important in industries where role replacements require significant periods of time to allow knowledge transfer and avoid operational interruptions .
Employee involvement in career development programs , strict application of non-discriminatory policies , legal compliance , enhance employee loyalty , a sense of belonging and safety at work . Human resource development and the application of global best practices has strengthened the corporate culture of FENI Industries and placed among the most successful companies , both in terms of business planning and CSR strategy .
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