Construction News Awards 2012


Employer of the year


WINNER SKANSKA JUDGES’ COMMENT


“The winner implemented a company scheme to create a truly joined-up business that off ers competitive and tailored benefi ts packages”


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Skanska declared in late 2010 its intention to be a leader in people development and to provide a great place to work. It has a clearly defi ned strategy and a wide range of activities to attract and retain the best people. Every division and enabling


function plots and tracks those employees with the highest potential against a nine-box grid. Clear succession plans are


reviewed biannually by each division along with the executive management team. A talent and leadership


FINALISTS


HIGHLY COMMENDED ● MACE GROUP ● INTERSERVE CONSTRUCTION ● JLES GROUP ● LAKEHOUSE ● MABEY HIRE SERVICES ● MARGOLIS OFFICE ENVIRONMENTS


● VINCI CONSTRUCTION UK 52 | 12 July 2012


manager has been appointed to encourage greater movement across the business. The company recently launched a management development portfolio, with every programme mapped against the strategic aims of the business. Dedicated learning and


development business partners in each of the fi rm’s divisions off er a wide range of support to employees. A learning resource centre allows employees to request books, documents, research and guidance. In 2011, Skanska invested in a


performance and development system which allows line


managers to set goals and link development activity. A mentoring programme


seeks to improve understanding of how women and men can work together more eff ectively, and the challenges women face in the industry. Last year the Skanska UK board


appointed its fi rst woman in an operational role. Throughout 2011, diversity


awareness workshops were held for more than 650 managers. Meanwhile, the company set up a steering committee and a diversity forum. Skanska has an ex-off enders


programme that provides work experience and career advice. The company has an open


defi ned benefi t (career average) pension scheme. Other benefi ts include its Agne Sandberg Foundation, which enables any employee to request fi nancial support for personal development plans that would not normally be covered by corporate training. A share ownership programme is open to every employee.


Judges Rachel Done, Gordon Masterton, Jamie Page


FOCUS


HARVEY FRANCIS EXECUTIVE VICE-PRESIDENT FOR HR


Harvey has been responsible for the transformation of the company’s people development activities


since his appointment to the role three years ago. During this time, Harvey has


established a clear people strategy aligned with Skanska’s overall business activities, placing themes such as people development, diversity and talent management at the top of its agenda. The company’s vision is to make


Skanska a great place to work by attracting, retaining and developing people who want to live ‘the Skanska way’. Sustainability, ethics, safety and quality underpin how everyone works. Skanska’s people strategy


focuses strongly on creating more diversity in its workforce, spotting and promoting stars early in their careers, giving more varied career experiences and putting the wellbeing of people at the forefront of the business agenda.


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