Development discussions are important management tool

Development discussions are one of the VR Group’s most important management tools. The goal is to give each employee an opportunity for a development discussion with his/her superior at least once a year.

In 2008 altogether 64% of the VR Group’s personnel attended a development discussion. This figure excludes the Pohjolan Liikenne subgroup.

To obtain the commitment of key personnel, in autumn 2008 VR began for the second time a management training programme for 25 people from all the Group’s companies. It is planned to repeat the programme every year.

VR gives training for work in the railway sector

The VR Training Centre is responsible for all professional training related to the rail sector in Finland. The centre provides training for jobs for which specialized expertise in the railway sector and in rail safety is required, such as locomotive drivers, conductors and marshalling yard workers.

In addition to basic training, the Training Centre provides supplementary courses on subjects ranging from rail safety to supervisor coaching.

Other supplementary courses, on topics such as the work of supervisors, purchasing and project management, occupational safety and customer service, are also arranged within the Group.