At HMC we deeply feel that everyone can have a rewarding career. This belief affects the way we interact, value the development of people and challenge colleagues to be the best they can be. If you take the initiative, we will back you up with all the support you need: on-the-job training, mentoring, customized functional or technical training and participation in personal development programs.
Because of the wide range of jobs we offer, your development is not limited to the area in which you start. We encourage you to broaden your skills and discover other functional areas, particularly if you want to become part of our future leadership.
Your development is not a given, though. We expect you to actively participate in and guide your own development. You are responsible for writing your own personal development plan, and if we subscribe to it, we will support you in realizing your goals.
Starting with Heerema
All new employees participate in a divisional orientation program. This program offers you the opportunity to familiarize yourself with the various activities in the division and the activities of the Heerema Group.
Performance Management
Our employees are periodically assessed on the basis of a set of performance management criteria. Three aspects of employees’ work are rated: how they have contributed to the reputation of Heerema, how the work is done and the extent to which employees have met their personal targets. Employees’ achievements and performance determine the personal bonus and the increase of base salary. This way, employees continue to benefit from their good work.
The performance management discussions are also used to discuss personal development and the outcome is often fed into a personal and professional training program. A Personal Development Plan is created to clarify learning objectives and educational needs. Some roles can have different career paths within the company. As an engineer, you can transition into a commercial role and apply technical expertise in a sales setting. Alternatively, you may want to move towards project management or invest in your knowledge and become a specialized engineer. Coaching and mentoring are part of our development strategy.
Development Programs
We want our people to develop beyond their immediate area of expertise and have a great career. Employees who are clear about their ambitions, for example by using a Personal Development Plan (PDP), will be supported in realizing them. The Heerema Group of companies offer different structured development programs.
Professional Skills Programs
These programs are delivered at a divisional level and aim to develop and enhance your professional skills. Topics range from specific technological courses to effective time management, and aim to enhance your personal effectiveness and skill set.
IMD
Heerema sends a select group of people to the renowned IMD Business School in Lausanne, Switzerland. The school's highly ranked executive management programs challenge our employees to stay and think ahead of the business.