a closer look at hr strategy of hera group

A closer look at HR strategyof Hera Group

Bologna, August 1st, 2016

22Bologna, August 1st, 2016 – A closer look at HR strategy of Hera Group

Company Insights

The HERA Group is a multi-utility operating in more than 350 Italian municipalities (mainly in Emilia Romagna, Marche and Triveneto).


Company Insights

Hera provides energy services (gas and electricity), water services (waterworks, sewerage and purification) and environmental services (waste collection and disposal) for more than 4 million people.

Source: 2015 FR


Mission and Vision

Our goal is to be the best multi-utility company in Italy for our customers, workforce and shareholders. We can do this by further developing an original business model capable of innovation and of forging strong links with local areas, all the while respecting the environment.

We encourage environmental and social responsibility because we believe the environment is a social and economic treasure that must be protected for a sustainable future.


Something more about Us

Top employer2016We have been awarded Top Employer since 2010. We are the only multiutility company standing out among 51 Italian firms.

Webrankingby ComprendWebranking Italy 2015: Hera Group in fourth place in online communications

Potentialpark

Hera in first place for the website "careers" category in the OTaC Research made by Potential Park.


Personnel Statistics


Personnel Statistics

Our people are crucial in obtaining our business objectives, so engaging and bringing out the best in them is a priority. Our HR strategy places the individual at the center, with the aim of making the most of uniqueness and diversity by finding the right balance between tradition and innovation.


Our Leadership Model

The Model was created to provide guidelines for the virtuous behaviour needed to address the many challenges of the constantly evolving competitive environment, and describes the key modes of conduct required to bring our mission and our values to life.


Career Path

We give you the chance to broaden your skill set through professional mobility, further cultivating your sense of belonging to the group and enriching your career.


Training

Training plays a fundamental role for the Group as an indispensable factor for personal professional growth and development.


HerAcademy, our Corporate University

HerAcademy is the Corporate University of the Hera Group. Its aims are to make the most of the distinctive knowledge linked to the core business and to foster cooperation and the exchange of knowledge (including with institutions and other companies).


Opportunity for students

Our Group has a local and national network of relationships with high schools, universities and Master's programmes.We offer several opportunities for students:• Training• internships (6 months duration)• Thesis/essay • placement • orientation events. range from topics associated with our core business (water, energy and the environment) to those relating to the staff, market, and innovation and services areas.

Over 200 people served internships at Hera in 2015.


Innovative projects for young students

Hera teaches you a vocation... at schoolIs an innovative project for disseminating and developing corporate technical knowledge in High School. The project can include also an internship in Hera for some students..

Heraorienta

We organize some initiative dedicated to University and Work. During these events we present some employee testimonials and case study.

EssayWe give to students the opportunity to write a thesis that combines theory with practice. Some of available topics are: energy management, smart grid, meetering, waste management cycle, change management, research and innovation.


Engaging people

Our people are crucial in obtaining our business objectives, so engaging and bringing out the best in them is a priority.