Recruitment and Management of Talents

Qatar Steel employs a strategic approach to attract and retain exceptional individuals. It encompasses targeted recruitment strategies, ongoing skill enhancement programmes, and the creation of a supportive work environment. Qatar Steel’s primary goal is to maximise the potential of employees and contribute to the overall success of the organisation. By effectively managing talent, we ensure that the right individuals with the appropriate skills are placed in the correct roles, thereby fostering increased productivity, innovation, and competitiveness.

To ensure transparency and effectiveness in our recruitment processes and talent management, we have established a comprehensive framework of processes and procedures. This includes key policies such as the Staffing and Placement Policy, Working Hours and Leave Policy, Allowances and Benefits Policy, as well as the Separation, End of Service, and Insurance Benefit Policy. Collectively, these policies provide clear guidelines and standards to promote fairness, accountability, and efficiency in our workforce management practices, ultimately supporting our commitment to successful recruitment, employee well-being, and talent retention. Qatar Steel is actively pursuing creating a Talent Management Section within Human Resources Department which will oversee critical tasks such as strategic Qatarisation, rewards and compensation, performance management, and succession planning.

In 2023, Qatar Steel conducted a restructuring and High-Performance Transformation project, and in the future plants to implement a High Performance Transformation and New Organisation Structure.

In 2023, Qatar Steel witnessed a 9% increase in total staff which was attributed mostly to the increase in contract employees

EMPLOYMENT AND TURNOVER

At Qatar Steel, we are dedicated to strengthening our workforce and ensuring we have the necessary talent to support our organisational goals. To prioritise the happiness and satisfaction of our employees, we have implemented an extensive array of benefits. These include life insurance coverage, wages above the Qatar Labour minimum wage, health care benefits, disability and invalidity coverage, maternal
leave support, retirement provisions, education assistance programmes, annual leave entitlements, annual air ticket allocation, dependents coverage for visa, air ticket, and medical needs, car loans and furniture grants, company-provided transportation or
transportation allowance, company-provided accommodation or housing allowance, as well as gratuity and end-of-service benefits for all employees, and marriage loan for Qatari employees.

Furthermore, as part of our ongoing commitment to employee engagement, we conduct an employee engagement survey every three years. The most recent survey was conducted in 2021, and we have scheduled the next survey for 2024. These surveys allow us to gather valuable feedback from our employees, assess their level of engagement, and identify areas for improvement.

In 2023, we added 27 new employees to our team. In addition, there was a slight increase, with the turnover rate rising to 3.9%.

Qatar Steel’s Contract Employees

Qatar Steel hires contractors for a wide range of activities, encompassing skilled and unskilled manpower, security services, service room waiters, IT staff, crane operators, cleaning services, emergency medical services, and various others.

The organisation maintained a consistent number of contractors throughout the year 2023, with an average of 1,272 contractors working with us. The contractor count ranged from a minimum of 1,054 to a maximum of 1,740, as determined by monthly averages. The nature of our organisation, operating in a sector with continuous operations year-round, contributed to the absence of significant fluctuations in contractor numbers.

All contract employees are ensured to be paid above the minimum wage as all contracts stipulated by Qatar Steel requires that the contractors adherence to “Article 26 – Compliance with Qatar Laws”. This Article states that the Contractor is obligated to comply with all applicable laws and regulations in the State of Qatar for the execution of the contract. This includes being responsible for identifying and paying all government levies, duties, fees, and charges related to the work.