Employee Relation

On the first day, one hour is devoted to the induction of new joiners, presenting the company and the work site, followed by a tour of the offices to introduce the new resource to all their colleagues. A presentation of the work tools and main procedures is also given during this time to immediately guide the resource.

After the induction, new joiners receive a welcome email containing the main useful company documents (e.g., privacy policy, tool use guide, Code of Ethics, etc.) and they are immediately signed up for all mandatory training courses.

The onboarding programme is designed to integrate new employees at Saipem, providing them with a warm welcome and essential information to support the start of their journey. On the first day, key topics covered include Saipem do Brasil projects, One Saipem Way (our behavioural model), Diversity & Inclusion initiatives, and benefits.

To facilitate the onboarding process, the manager assigns a "buddy"— a colleague who supports the new employee with day-to-day matters, such as recommendations for nearby restaurants, guidance on office facilities, restroom locations, workstation booking, and other practical topics.

Managers are provided with a guide with practical tips to help the employee adapt. It includes scheduling introductions to strategic areas and internal clients, ensuring system access, and setting initial goals.

Finally, the manager of each new employee is invited to schedule a welcome meeting after the onboarding process, aimed at introducing them to their new colleagues, and is also responsible for conducting a follow-up after three months.

Upon joining the company, new hires receive a  welcome e-mail from the HR Manager of Saipem SA, followed by a structured path designed to accompany them in the first months. The process begins with a "welcome meeting" by the reference HR, during which an overview of the company and career opportunities at Saipem is offered.

After a few months, new entries participate in an “integration meeting” with the CEO of Saipem SA and his first reports: a meeting lasting approximately three hours which ends with an informal lunch, designed to encourage a direct dialogue with top management.

A further moment of the journey is the workshop “La Fresque du Climat”, which promotes environmental awareness through an educational and interactive activity. Six months after entry, new recruits have a one-on-one interview with the relevant HR Partner.

Finally, everyone is placed in the Teams “Welcome on board” channel, where they can ask questions on HR topics and receive support. The channel is managed by HR team members, who respond directly or organize targeted meetings when common doubts emerge.

All new hires participate in dedicated onboarding moments designed to accompany them in their first steps in the company and encourage full integration into the working context. During these meetings, various fundamental themes are explored in depth: from Welcome Induction to the presentation of Saipem, up to a general overview of the United Arab Emirates and the city of Abu Dhabi.

The main company documents are introduced, such as the Quality Management System, the Code of Ethics, the “One Saipem Way” behavioural model, the guidelines on Workplace Harassment and HR systems. Finally, a specific moment is dedicated to a Health and Safety Induction.

To further promote acquaintance among colleagues, photos of all new resources are posted in the office for a few months, indicating the Department they belong to, so that everyone can recognize and welcome the new arrivals.

The Onboarding process structured in Saudi Arabia involves some internal activities to be carried out before the new resource arrival at the office.

First, they ensure that the employee workstation is set up for use, that the badge is released and that all devices are ready for delivery. The HSE team organizes the dedicated training sessions, which the new resource will have to attend immediately.

Upon arrival the recruiter sends a welcome email to the new hire, introducing all HR colleagues and sharing documents and information related to Saipem KSA. In addition, the new resource receives a calendar with all the important dates and holidays of the country.

Finally, the new resource participates in an HSE training session, during which the Safety Coordinator presents the relevant HSE documents and courses that the new joiner will have to follow, assigned based on the role and business to which he belongs.