BUILDING A MORE PROSPEROUS LIFE

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TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT

TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY

The training and development of human resources is a key focus for the company’s leadership, ensuring that all employees have opportunities to participate. Additionally, the company emphasizes regular performance evaluations for 100% of employees, which helps individuals leverage their strengths and contribute to the sustainable development of the organization.
  • Training and Development Strategy
  • Training Plan: PVCFC has developed a training plan focusing on specialized courses, management and leadership training, ongoing skill development,language training, and internal training programs.
  • Diverse Training Forms: The Company offers various training modalities, including in-person and online sessions, to provide flexibility and facilitate participation.This approach enhances the effectiveness of training while maintaining stability in management, production, and business operations.
  • Annual Training Budget: PVCFC ensures that the annual training budget meets the ongoing needs for employee development, maintaining high quality tosupport job requirements and the strategic directions of the company.
  • Recognizing that people are central to the sustainable development of PVCFC, the Company’s strategic human resource development plan aims for 2025. The General Director  approved Decision No. 2859/QD-PVCFC on December 24, 2021, which outlines detailed strategic objectives for the 2021–2025 period. This plan focuses on building a team of experts and sourcing personnel to ensure the expertise and competencies necessary for implementing the company’s development strategy and business operations across several key areas, including: Corrosion Management; Technology Optimization and Design; Equipment Condition Diagnosis; Automation Control Systems; Operation of Urea Technology Equipment; Dynamic Equipment; Electrical Systems and Equipment. Each year, PVCFC reviews its expert talent pool to identify promising candidates for expert development.
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COMMITMENTS AND GOALS

  • Alignment with Company Strategy: PVCFC is committed to adhering to the company’s overall strategy by refining regulations and processes related to training and human resources. This aims to create the best conditions and mechanisms for learners and to foster a continually developing learning culture.
  • Training Management Guidelines: The Board of Directors issued Decision No. 1619/QD-PVCFC on July 11, 2022, approving and implementing the organization and management of the company’s training activities.

METHODS OF COMMUNICATION WITH STAKEHOLDERS

  • PVCFC engages with and hires training services from reputable domestic and international institutes/schools/training units that have expertise in specialized fields, with experienced and capable instructors.
  • PVCFC has signed MOUs with specific universities such as Hanoi University of Science and Technology, Ho Chi Minh City University of Technology, PetroVietNam University, University of Technical Education, University of Industry, and Can Tho University.

SPECIFIC ACTIVITY GROUPS TO ACHIEVE THE OBJECTIVES

  • Comprehensive Training Programs: In 2023, PVCFC organized specialized training sessions covering management, leadership, ongoing skill development, language training, and internal training. The programs were conducted in both in-person and online formats to offer flexibility, facilitating employee participation and enhancing the effectiveness of training while maintaining smooth business operations.
  • Training for Senior and Middle Management: Courses and seminars were held on topics such as “How Corporate Culture Enhances Management Effectiveness” and “Board Culture and Governance through Cultural Leadership” targeted at management personnel from mid-level and above.
  • Cultural Development Project Training: A training program entitled “7 Effective Habits” and “Leading with the Speed of Trust” was conducted for all company employees. These sessions included extracurricular activities themed around “Effectiveness and Responsibility,” aimed at strengthening the corporate culture within PVCFC.

METHODS OF COMMUNICATION WITH STAKEHOLDERS

  • PVCFC engages with and hires training services from reputable domestic and international institutes/schools/training units that have expertise in specialized fields, with experienced and capable instructors.
  • PVCFC has signed MOUs with specific universities such as Hanoi University of Science and Technology, Ho Chi Minh City University of Technology, PetroVietNam University, University of Technical Education, University of Industry, and Can Tho University.
  • Cultural Development Project Training: A training program entitled “7 Effective Habits” and “Leading with the Speed of Trust” was conducted for all company employees. These sessions included extracurricular activities themed around “Effectiveness and Responsibility,” aimed at strengthening the corporate culture within PVCFC.
  • Expert Training: PVCFC places a strong emphasis on developing experts, having implemented a program that has successfully cultivated 6 specialists across various fields, including corrosion management, technology optimization and design, equipment condition diagnosis, water treatment, automation control systems, and Urea technology operation. Additionally, there are 2 candidates in dynamic equipment and electrical systems who meet competency frameworks, alongside 4 candidates who have achieved Level 1 expert competency in fields such as Electrical Systems, Equipment Testing, Microbiology, and Agriculture.
  • Corporate Culture Training: Courses on corporate culture are conducted regularly, including manuals and business conduct codes (COC), offered1- 2 times a year. Participation and completion rates exceed 85%.
  • E-learning Training: Internal training sessions on information security awareness, anti-terrorism, and soft skills are provided through thee- learning system to help employees develop supplementary skills for their jobs.
  • Onboarding for New Employees: All new hires participate in a comprehensive onboarding program, with a 100% participation rate. In 2023, the company collaborated with the Labor Union to organize factory tours, visits to U Minh Forest, and the Ho Chi Minh Memorial site, including a direct dialogue session with the General Director. The average training hours amount to 26 hours per employee per year.
PVCFC Internship Welcome Program.
  • Internship and Talent Development: PVCFC has implemented programs for interns, providing training and financial support for students during a3- month internship. This initiative not only contributes to social welfare and enhances education for the youth but also helps the company build a pipeline of quality talent. In 2023, PVCFC connected with universities to assess and recruit interns, resulting in 11 out of 25 interns achieving excellence, with 2 officially hired by the company.

TRAINING RESULTS AND ANALYSIS FOR 2023 AT PVCFC DETAILED RESULTS

PVCFC organized training sessions to enhance the level of professional competence, knowledge, skills, and expertise to ensure business operations for employees. Specific Training Data:

2021: Total training hours were 24,698 hours.

2022: Total training hours were 24,705 hours.

2023: Total training hours were

30,993 HOURS

with an average of

23.5 HOURS PER PERSON PER YEAR

Training Hours by Employee Classification:

28,175 HOURS/YEAR

Senior Management (executives; department heads and equivalents)

1,100 HOURS/YEAR

Middle Management (deputy department heads and equivalents,workshop heads, team leaders)

1,722 HOURS/YEAR

Training Budget: The training budget for 2023 was fully met, achieving 100% of the plan. The allocated budget was VND 13 billion, and the actual expenditure was also VND 13 billion.

Employee Training Participation: The participation rate of employees in training reached 115.37% of the plan.

The training has significantly enhanced employees’ professional skills, ensuring the factory operates safely, reliably, and steadily. Employees are now more proactive in performing comprehensive plant maintenance without the need to hire external experts.

The PVCFC roadmap is currently implementing job descriptions and assigning KPIs to evaluate performance based on the completion of assigned tasks.

On the other hand, PVCFC provides a team of experts and specialized personnel to support other units within the Corporation in maintenance, operations, and production activities.

PVCFC has a workforce under 39 years old, accounting for nearly 70% of total employees. With a young, dynamic, and eager-to-learn attitude, training efforts are focused on this group to ensure effective training outcomes and to meet the Company’s future goals.

The age similarity among PVCFC personnel allows for targeted and appropriate training programs. Additionally, the team is easily accessible and effectively utilizes the E-learning system, which helps save on in-person training budget resources and enhances self-learning capabilities. This flexibility increases their knowledge and personal value. The team is well-suited in terms of age and is being prepared for future roles within the Company.