The attraction and retention of talent is and will remain a priority now and for the future. To be able to attract talents, companies need to have and promote values that are aligned with the new generations. Work-life balance is one of the mandatory priorities to preserve. RINA has evolved rapidly in recent years, adapting to remote work, flexible schedules, new leadership models, and an increased emphasis on company values. In this context, in 2023, we successfully grew our global workforce by integrating about 1,000 new colleagues. Our specialized recruitment teams across the world employed their extensive industry knowledge and technical expertise to identify, attract, and onboard talents, ensuring that new hires were well-matched to our needs and ethos.
To empower people through AI is one of the most powerful tools to
optimise processes and improve work-life balance.
In 2023, RINA positioned itself as an early adopter in Italy of
Microsoft’s advanced AI tool, Copilot. The integration of AI solutions into a
knowledge-centric company like RINA signals a significant shift in our work
paradigm. These solutions are set to streamline administrative tasks, enhance
communication, and cultivate a culture of innovation among our colleagues.
As part of our broader people-centric transformation, we implemented the People Growth process. This initiative aligns with our strategic objectives and considers individual career expectations and managers' assessments of the potential of their team members, to allow us to design personalized development paths. In 2023, we ran the second edition of our Leadership Hub, a worldwide training initiative led by SDA Bocconi personalised on the base of RINA leadership model to allow our managers to manage an innovative and flexible environment. As we integrate generative AI in 2024, our focus will shift to nurturing competencies, ensuring timely upskilling and reskilling, and forecasting future needs in alignment with our business strategy.
To foster innovation, we need to nourish inclusion. During 2023, we reinforced our commitment to creating an inclusive and supportive workplace by achieving the Italian certification for Diversity and Inclusion. This recognition is a testament to our ongoing efforts to build a work environment where diversity is valued, and all employees can thrive. In 2024, we will launch our D&I strategic plan which is being written with the aim of making our own the principles of the most advanced countries in the world on the subject.
As we move into 2024, our HR strategy will focus on enhancing
internal mobility and fostering talent fluidity to meet the evolving demands of
our projects and client needs. We will continue to leverage AI and data
analytics to refine our recruitment processes, aiming to create a workplace
environment that not only attracts but also retains top talent. The alignment
of our HR policies with RINA’s long-term strategic goals is designed to ensure
that we not only adapt to change but are also well-positioned to support the
company’s growth.
By focusing on these key areas, we are
committed to maintaining RINA as a competitive and attractive place to work,
capable of nurturing the best talents worldwide.
