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Human resources policy Fiskistofu

The objective of the human resource policy of the Directorate of Fisheries is to ensure that the competence, knowledge and attitude of the employees is utilized in the best way possible, so that the different needs of the customers are met. Human resource policy is based on values of the Fisheries Office which are trust, respect and progressiveness.

The policy is divided into six main categories:

1. Team

The Directorate of Fisheries emphasises:

  • That at the Directorate of Fisheries there is good working atmosphere, good communication and good cooperation.

  • That staff experience that everyone works on an equal basis and that it is always possible to communicate their ideas to all the staff of the Directorate of Fisheries.

  • Ensuring employee participation in the development and development of the Directorate of Fisheries.

  • That employees are aware of their part in maintaining satisfaction in the workplace and contribute.

  • That employees strive to create a good workplace and morale where wellbeing, health, professionalism and mutual respect are paramount.

2. Professional development and education

The Directorate of Fisheries emphasises:

  • That the organization has a culture for teamwork and knowledge sharing and the staff strives to increase their knowledge, especially in their area of work and is positive for innovation.

  • Identify the educational needs of staff and offer effective lifelong learning, e.g. from regular employee conversations.

  • That education and training is the joint task of the employee and the manager and the responsibility of both parties, in order to maintain competence and development at work.

  • To encourage staff to take initiative and create their work.

  • Ensure training through progressive and diverse methods.

  • That employees share their knowledge with their colleagues.

3. Encouragement and feedback

The Directorate of Fisheries emphasises:

  • That each employee is clear about his/her responsibilities and responsibilities according to his/her job description.

  • That the work environment is characterized by professionalism, honesty and respect.

  • To ensure that staff receive regular, clean-shaven and constructive feedback on their performance.

  • That all staff are employed in accordance with the institution's rules of conduct and maintain strict professional secrecy.

4. Management

The Directorate of Fisheries emphasises:

  • That the management practices at the Directorate of Fisheries are based on the values, policies and future vision of the Institute.

  • That responsibilities and procedures are clear.

  • That managers provide necessary information, feedback and encouragement for success and responsibility in their work.

  • That managers provide systematic information to employees.

  • That managers define objectives and communicate expectations to employees.

5. Balance and wellbeing

The Directorate of Fisheries emphasises:

  • That good and healthy communication is to be used as a priority, based on mutual respect and trust.

  • That employees experience balance and are able to reconcile work duties with family responsibilities.

  • Support for healthy and healthy lifestyles and wellbeing at work.

  • Possibility of flexible working hours.

  • That the workplace and the equipment is in accordance with the tasks and tasks that the job requires in each individual case.

  • Eco-friendly transport of workers to and from work.

  • Creating circumstances for staff to reconcile work and family responsibilities as far as possible.

  • A work environment characterized by professionalism, honesty, trust and respect.

  • That persons are not discriminated against on grounds of sex, age, religion, nationality, race, disability, sexual orientation, political opinions or other insensitive factors with reference to ethical rules and an equality agenda.

  • That bullying and sexual harassment have not passed at the Directorate of Fisheries.

6 . Staff choice

The Directorate of Fisheries emphasises:

  • To apply a professional and defined recruitment process in a manner which respects equality and neutrality.

  • That wage terms are competitive with respect to comparable work in the state. The individual performance of the staff is considered, initiative, professional knowledge and will to enhance good morale.

  • To welcome new staff and offer them professional training and professional adaptation.

  • To have a rule at all times in the forefront of quality of service, appoint the most qualified staff available to ensure and monitor the Directorate of Fisheries.

Policy adopted in March 2021