CLIENT

Škoda Group is part of PPF Group. It is involved in the development, production and modernisation of railway vehicles and operates on a global scale. In the Czech Republic, the majority of the company‘s production activities are concentrated in Plzeň.

SECTOR
Transportation engineering

Service provided
Employee Care Program

Jobs
Welder, electro-mechanician, locksmith

Objective

Since April 2023, Gi Group has been cooperating with Škoda Group to provide care for foreign employees. This cooperation covers the entire process - from the selection of employees in their home country to employment in the Czech Republic. The first group from Indonesia arrived in August 2023.

The aim is to facilitate the employees' adaptation, speed up their integration and support them in everyday work and personal situations.

Implementation

The programme starts in the employees' country of origin - it includes communication, support during the visa process and preparation for life in the Czech Republic. Employees had access to online materials, a landing page and personal support from colleagues upon arrival.

Upon arrival in the Czech Republic, they are accompanied by a Gi Group coordinator - also available outside of working hours - who helps to deal with routine issues and formalities.
 

Project manager's testimonial - Marian Čečotka, Gi/Grafton:

"We found out that rice from a regular retail chain does not suit Indonesian employees, so we bring it from the Prague market. Arranging specialised medical check-ups for the welders was challenging, but we managed. Coordinating accommodation is not only about the number of beds, but also about the correct gender distribution."

Main activities of the programme

  • Organisation of travel to the workplace
  • Arranging accommodation
  • Welcome meeting and background information
  • Assistance with the initial medical examination and opening a bank account
  • Arranging transport from the airport
  • Assistance with official matters (including OAMP)
  • Support with signing contracts
  • Regular motivational meetings after placement

Detailed list of Employee Care Program services:

  • Transport from airports (Prague, Vienna)
  • Accommodation and room facilities
  • Communication with authorities (OAMP)
  • Bank account opening and money exchange
  • Purchase of public transport ticket and SIM card
  • Medical and specialised check-ups
  • Arranging meals according to custom in cooperation with the canteen
  • Coordination of training

Project in figures

  • 297 employees from Indonesia involved in the programme
  • Arrivals took place from August 2023 to January 2024
  • Up to 35 recruits per week
  • Support from 2 coordinators and 12-19 interpreters

Client testimonial

“The greatest added value of our cooperation became apparent as soon as the first
groups of employees arrived. Within 5 months we had recruited more than 250
employees. We also had more than 20 onboardings per week. The GI team did the
impossible by providing medical checks, OAMP, training translations and onboarding
assistance to our new employees within three days of arrival.”
Vlastimil Václavík, HR Project Manager for Škoda Group