People and Culture As our organisation grows, it is vital that we continue to invest in the capability of our employees through a range of learning and development programmes. Our Human Resources Strategic Plan is aligned to our organisation’s corporate strategy and comprises four key elements (each with its supporting building blocks): 1) Building and Sustaining a HighPerformance Culture, 2) Becoming an Employer of Choice, 3) Building an Agile Workforce and 4) Being a Fit for Purpose Organisation Structure. We believe that this cohesive approach across all elements helps provide assurance that the organisation is equipped with the right resources in the right place at the right time, helping to create a safe and productive work environment for all. As a relatively new employer in the local sector, we are proud of our ability to recruit and onboard a total of 462 employees from inception. A retention rate of 96% in 2021 coupled with 17% headcount growth, are testaments to the commitment of our employees and the leadership team.
Building resilience into our company culture is a key focus for us as we navigate an increasingly challenging environment. Our INSPIRE Core Values and Human Resource Policies help guide our conduct and behaviours every day and our use of crossfunctional, multidisciplinary teams are key features in the way we work. The resiliency of our organisation’s culture is continuously tested throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, but from its onset in 2020, through thoughtful planning and careful execution by our teams, we were able to transition to a hybrid working model while maintaining employee health and safety as our top priority.
Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) service provides an avenue for employees to access professional services in this space and we also provide other activities, from fitness sessions and wellness lunches to paid time off for training programmes. We also updated our Employee Health Plan to provide reimbursements for COVID-19 PCR testing. As a national leader in the oil and gas sector we know that our continued success will depend significantly on our talented 100% local workforce, which will be a key driver of our ESG agenda.
We implemented strict protocols for the safety of employees who must work on sites, including masks and gloves, regular disinfections of the facilities throughout the day and between shifts, as well as regular COVID-19 testing. Along with our commitment to creating safe workplaces for our people, we placed significant emphasis on employees’ physical and mental well-being. Our
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