Training center
Table 21. Average training hours per employee category
| Indicator Name | Management | Specialists | Workers and other employees | |||
| 2022 | 2023 | 2022 | 2023 | 2022 | 2023 | |
| Hours | 3,080 | 15,276 | 4,320 | 8,042 | 98,718 | 82,618 |
| Employees (number) | 65 | 344 | 108 | 186 | 1 914 | 1 437 |
| Average training hours per employee category | 62 | 45 | 45 | 43 | 68 | 100 |
Planning for the organisation of training at the Enterprise is carried out taking into account production needs, as well as the development of new pedagogical technologies and non-traditional forms of retraining and advanced training. First, it ensures that you gain additional skills and knowledge to effectively perform your job responsibilities within the Enterprise, which includes an improved understanding of industry processes, technologies and security protocols. Secondly, training helps managers and professionals stay abreast of new trends, regulations and best practices in the extractive industry, allowing them to make informed decisions and promote continuous improvement. Overall, training averages, including hours, are unchanged from 2022. During the training process, men and women spend the same number of hours studying a particular programme.
Table 22. Average training hours per employee, by gender
Gender | Number of employee training hours by gender, hours | Number of employees of the Enterprise, people | Average training hours per employee, by gender | |||
2022 | 2023 | 2022 | 2023 | 2022 | 2023 | |
Men | 103,872 | 101,651 | 7,499 | 8,075 | 14 | 13 |
Women | 2,246 | 4,285 | 873 | 883 | 3 | 3 |
Total | 106,118 | 105,936 | 8,372 | 8,958 | 17 | 16 |
At the moment, in connection with the development and implementation of an automated laboratory data management system (LMAB) and digitalisation of the geological laboratory of the Research and Production Centre “Geology of Uranium and Rare Metals”, the Enterprise is conducting training for personnel responsible for using the LMAB system, which will be completed by the end of December this year. In addition, the Company provided the opportunity to take certified courses on the preparation of financial statements in accordance with international standards to accounting personnel, including 15 employees. Based on the results of completing the 3-month courses, certificates from the international association ACCA (DipIFR) were issued.
After each seminar and completion of training activities, the Enterprise prepares a report for the Executive Body, summing up the results for six months and 11 months. This report is compiled with the aim of systematically improving teaching methods and content of educational programs.
According to the Regulations on the training center, this center is responsible for the training of engineering and technical personnel, including managers and specialists, as well as for training employees in applied professions. The training program at the Enterprise provides for group and individual classes depending on the requests provided by managers.
Individual classes may include training in external educational organizations on the basis of relevant agreements. Information on the number of hours and the number of employees who have completed training is recorded separately, in accordance with the relevant provisions. This approach ensures the preparation of a complete and structured report reflecting the effectiveness of the training program in the Enterprise.
In 2022, the total number of employees who underwent advanced training and vocational training was 2,087 people, of which the majority were working personnel of more than 1,900 employees, as a result of which more than 90% of the hours spent fell on this category of employees. The average number of hours spent on training for managers was 62, while workers averaged 68 hours. The total number of hours spent on training personnel of the State Enterprise “Navoiyuran” for 2022 was 106,118.
Table 21. Average annual training hours per employee by gender in 2022
Sex | Number of employee training hours by gender | Number of employees of the Enterprise, people | Average annual training hours per employee, by gender |
Men | 103 872 | 7 499 | 14 |
Women | 2 246 | 873 | 3 |
Total | 106 118 | 8 372 | 17 |
Due to the predominant numerical advantage of men in the Company (about 90% of the total number of employees), especially among workers, the average annual number of training hours for men for 2022 was 14 hours, while the figure for women was 3 hours. It is important to note that during the training process, all employees undergo the same number of training hours, regardless of gender.
Plans for future periods
● Develop initiatives to attract, retain and develop human capital to manage risks associated with skilled labor shortages or labor relations issues.
● Conduct regular employee engagement surveys to gauge employee satisfaction, identify areas for improvement, and measure progress over time.
● Conduct a comprehensive diagnosis of the current HR operating model, including organizational structure, headcount, process model and IT architecture.
● Develop programs to retain permanent full-time and part-time employees by analyzing staff turnover in the Enterprise.
● Conduct individual and/or group performance management assessments on an annual basis.
● Conduct diversity and inclusion training for senior management and employees of the Enterprise.
● Continue employee development through health and safety training to ensure a safe work environment and promote a safety culture throughout the organization.
● Develop a strategy for employee engagement and empowerment, including regular communication channels, feedback mechanisms, and opportunities for employee participation in decision-making processes.
● Establish clear career paths for employees, including opportunities for skill development and recognition of achievements.
● Implement performance management systems to effectively evaluate and reward employee performance, including goal-setting processes, performance reviews, and performance-based incentives.
● Develop a succession plan to ensure continuity of key roles in the organization and to identify and develop future leaders.