Human resources management
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VR Group’s values in human resources managementVR Group’s values are safety and responsibility, self-renewal, achieving success together and an objective-oriented and customer-focused approach. VR Group is implementing these values through good human resources management, which is supplemented by successful and active interaction with the personnel. The management framework and values are continuously discussed and assessed at supervisory training events and workshops. |
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Human resources strategyVR Group has assessed its human resources strategy in connection with business strategy updates, and the measures supporting the strategy have been derived from the requirements of business operations. The Group has listed the following issues as the joint themes in its human resources strategy:
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Objectives of human resources management (2013)
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Successes and setbacks in HR activitiesSuccesses + Focusing on the development of supervisory work is bringing results, + Staff members are becoming more interested in developing the organisation + Activities to promote working ability are taking place on a more effective basis and + The Board of Directors has prepared and approved a bonus strategy and bonus manual. + The transfer of the training activities of the VR Training Centre went as planned. + New collective agreements were negotiated with trade unions representing Setbacks – Communication and interaction between the management, employees and – Drivers' union called a strike in 1.11.2013. |
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Changes in systems and structures during the review period that improved HR activities and results
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Opportunities and risks in human resources matters+ Broad range of personnel skills and competence reforms + Development of human resources management practices and management systems + Better ability to introduce changes + Reputation as an employer, more positive image + Successful working ability and workplace wellbeing activities + Cooperation within the group
– Communication and interaction on changes are essential
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