Boskalis CSR report 2017

Care for Human Capital CSR 2017 – BOSKALIS 48 TALENT MANAGEMENT AND ENGAGEMENT Talented, enterprising and skilled employees remain the key to our success. Talent management encompasses all activities in the areas of recruitment, performance management, training and development, and compensation and benefits. Our efforts are focused on supporting and stimulating employees’ talents so that they remain the experts in their field: able to offer innovative solutions that excel those of our competitors. Next to providing mandatory trainings, we aim to create a culture in which informal and on-the-job-training, and the sharing of innovative ideas are stimulated. The role of leadership – at all management levels in Boskalis – is key to creating a strong learning landscape that stimulates innovation. TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT BLENDED LEARNING Two so-called blended learning programs on Effective Communication and Personal Effectiveness were launched as pilot programs in 2017. Blended learning combines traditional with

online learning and on-the-job training. Participants are continuously triggered to reflect on their learning goals in work situations. The results of the pilots have been very positive. By bringing learning to the work floor and using smart applications, we can offer new learning opportunities to employees wherever they are located worldwide. TRAINEE PROGRAM FOR YOUNG TALENT As a leading international company that carries out high-profile projects, we hold a great attraction for young people. Ensuring we continue to attract young, high-potentials is essential for the future of our company. We offer a trainee program for graduates and professionals with up to two years’ work experience, with a technical or finance background. Under supervision of a mentor, trainees learn all about our business activities, discovering the diversity of our projects and the versatility of the required roles. A group of 23 trainees embarked on the program this year. Trainees rotate between the three divisions over a period of 18 months, assigned to multiple projects. Knowledge sharing and skills development are paramount.