Highlights: Employees
For the period 1 October 2006 to 30 September 2007 Investa employed an average 728.5 people nationally across four operating businesses.
The number and geographic locations and types of work undertaken is diverse and requires ongoing review of the people management process, management capability and changes in management structures. At Investa, we know that our success lies with skilled people, job expertise, and the highest levels of integrity, honesty and focus on sustainability.
As at February 2008:
- 46.5% of our workforce is female (43.7% in March 2007) and
- 53.5% is male (56.3% in March 2007);
- 87.5% of our workforce is fulltime (88.3% in March 2007)
- 6.9% is part-time (6.5% in March 2007)
- 5.5% is casual (5.2% in March 2007).
Workforce Training
Programs for developing our staff continue to expand, especially in the area of training on sustainability. Our employee induction program runs monthly and provides new employees with an understanding of Investa's business and how we operate, including our commitment to sustainability. During the period we reviewed the induction program content and timing. We have expanded sustainabilityrelated education and training to other parts of the business and further improved training in our asset services department.
All our new commercial developments that can have their environmental performance rated are rated and all Investa Commercial Developments staff receive training to become Green Star Accredited Professionals.
Clarendon partnered with a registered training organisation to develop a residential estimating course aimed at providing qualified estimators to the residential building industry. This initiative is a first for the industry and is aimed at addressing the skills shortage. The cadetship completed over 2 years combines structured learning and on the job training. Those who successfully complete the cadetship become suitably qualified estimators and receive ongoing employment. (See projects and innovation for further information on training at Clarendon).
Recruitment & Selection
During 2007 we implemented a new recruitment strategy, processes and systems to assist in identifying 'the best person for the role', including internal candidates. This included branded direct advertising for roles to assist both in building our employment brand in the marketplace and provide external and internal talent with greater visibility of career opportunities.
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