A reliable workplace for professionals in many sectors
The Port of Turku’s service capability is based on the input of competent people at all levels of the organisation. The development of port operations, including advances in digitalisation, means that the port organisation also provides interesting jobs and tasks for workers other than those who are experts in traditional aspects of port operations.
During the financial year, we employed an average of 41 employees and by the end of 2024, that figure increased to 42 employees. In 2024, we strengthened our organisation by recruiting a construction engineer and a deputy harbour master for vessel services, both of whom play a key role in furthering the Ferry Terminal Turku project.
In addition, we recruited two handymen for port services and, until the end of March, we had one security trainee doing an on-the-job training period. The trainee also signed an agreement for a new training period that would last until June and give them the opportunity to complete their final qualification project as part of their port work.
We offered summer jobs to eight young people, six of whom worked in the operative department, one in electrical services and one in administration. During the year, three employees retired. At the end of the year, the entire Port Group employed a total of 59 people.
A healthy working community is a true success factor
We view the task of caring for employee well-being at work as a comprehensive activity that aims to maintain and strengthen employees’ work ability, reduce absences due to illness, increase communality and work efficiency, and improve job satisfaction. Our investments in well-being benefit our port organisation as a whole, our customers and each of our employees personally.
We augment the statutory occupational health care by providing health insurance to all our employees, as well as various events and benefits that aim to encourage our employees to maintain their own well-being in different ways. In addition to well-being at work, we also pay special attention to coping at work, which is promoted by, among other things, a safe and caring work community that takes each member into consideration.
The Occupational Safety and Health Committee chose ‘Stay Fit!’ (Pysy kunnossa! in Finnish) as their theme for 2024. As part of the theme, we conducted a ‘Finland’s Most Active Workplace’ survey, which is a tool developed by the Finnish Olympic Committee and Buusti360 for evaluating and developing personnel exercise and recreation. The Port of Turku received good scores in the survey and, as a result, we were awarded the Active Workplace certification.
We are constantly investing in organisation development
Continuous and goal-driven development of the entire organisation is an important part of our personnel policy. In 2024, we carried out a 360-degree survey aimed at supervisors and management. In the assessment questionnaire, supervisors, supervised employees and co-workers gave feedback on their actions to support their own professional development.
In addition to supervisor coaching, we provided working life skills training for other personnel that focused on key skills in current and future working life, such as co-operation and communication skills. We also enhanced the competence of our personnel by maintaining the professional qualifications required for their duties.
Versatile employee benefits strengthen commitment
We strengthen the motivation and commitment of our personnel with diverse employee benefits. In addition to the popular sports, cultural and employer-provided bicycle benefits in 2024, we offered a new fitness measurement day, where each participant received a personal assessment report. The profit bonus system for our entire organisation is also a significant financial benefit for our employees. The system is built on three parts: achievement of performance targets, customer satisfaction and the number of accidents at work.
Text: Kari Ahonen
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