Decent Work and Economic Growth
Promote sustained, inclusive and sustainable economic growth, employment and decent work for all.
Promote sustained, inclusive and sustainable economic growth, employment and decent work for all.
Maintaining the stability of NIS, as one of the largest employers in the country, in challenging circumstances caused by the geopolitical situation, was a priority in the field of human resources management during 2024. The Company paid great attention to maintaining its position as one of the most desirable employers in the country, increasing employee satisfaction, implementing various programs aimed at attracting and developing young people, motivating, learning and developing, as well as fostering a culture of respect.
In accordance with NIS’s human resources management strategy, as well as the results of employee engagement research, a large number of projects are being implemented that are focused on fostering corporate values, diversity and inclusion, as well as projects that encourage initiatives, employer brand strategy and learning and development strategy, but also further increase employee engagement and provide new opportunities for development. One of them is the “Academy of Engagement”, which is focused on developing new leaders in the Company.
The Company’s employees are provided with numerous material and non-material benefits, which aim to establish a better balance between private and professional obligations, as well as to improve employee satisfaction and efficiency. Some of these benefits relate to various flexible models of work, out of which the following are available: work from home, phased return from maternity leave, accumulation and use of overtime hours within the “hour bank,” working at employer’s offices near the employee’s residence (if their workplace is in another city). Also, according to internal procedures for 12 defined particularly sensitive categories of employees, there are special opportunities for working from home.
To the end of improving the professional knowledge of its employees, NIS also engaged the world’s leading companies in the field of education in 2024 (Apave Mare, Yokogawa, COTRUGLI Business School, Tomsk University, Siemens, Petroskills, Skolkovo), as well as the best companies and educational institutions in the country (Faculty of Mechanical Engineering Belgrade, Faculty of Technology Novi Sad, Vinča Institute of Nuclear Sciences, Techpro, Institute of Public Health, SKF, Faculty of Electronic Engineering Niš, Project Management Serbia, GI Group, AIM Institute, Standcert, Omega Consulting, HR Centre, and many others) in order to provide its employees with the best possible conditions for professional development.
In line with this goal, during 2024, 4703 training courses was organised in cooperation with external providers, attended by 13343 participants, or 4148 employees . The total number of training hours was 118,622, while the total of RSD 311.4 million was invested in training.
In 2024, NIS continued to develop young people through programs for the most talented students and graduates of various faculties, as well as high school graduates. The eighth season of the “NIS Calling” student program was implemented for 45 interns, and this time “HIP-Petrohemija” was included. The fourth season of the “NIS Energy” program was organised for 25 young graduates, and a recruitment campaign and selection process were conducted for the firth season of this program. Following this, 26 selected participants began working at the Company in January 2025. In addition to these two programs, the first season of the “NIS Academy” program for 60 interns was designed and implemented, and it allows students to attend an internship lasting 80 hours, which is mandatory for all state faculties according to the new Education Law As a part of the work with high school graduates, the third season of internships for young operators began for 28 interns, who this time, in addition to the Pančevo Oil Refinery, also attended internships at the Scientific and Technical Centre NIS Naftagas and “HIP-Petrohemija”.
The student organisation AIESEC conducted a survey of young people’s opinions on the labour market in Serbia – “Voice of the Youth of Serbia”, in which more than 3,000 young people from across the country participated, and in which the company NIS was recognized as the most desirable employer for young people.
During 2024, the Company also participated in numerous events and projects focusing on human resources, including:
The good practices implemented in NIS, as well as continuous and dedicated work on improving employee satisfaction, distinguish it and position it among the best employers on the market, and the Company will continue to make efforts to preserve this reputation in the future.
Detailed information regarding the NIS Company’s human resource management is presented within individual GRI indicators: 201-3, 202-1, 202-2, 401-1, 401-2, 401-3, 402- 1, 404-1, 404-2 and 404-3.
