Statkraft

Providing essential HR support for a fast-growing business

Norway’s state-owned Statkraft is Europe’s largest renewable energy supplier. They employ 3,400 staff across more than 20 countries, and opened their UK office in London in 2006.

What challenge were they facing?

In its first few years, Statkraft’s London office wasn’t big enough to justify having an in-house HR function. However, as their UK workforce grew, so did the need to review their HR procedures, adjusting the Norwegian procedures passed on from HQ in such a way as to comply with UK regulations.

How did we help them solve it?

We helped Statkraft define the need for UK-specific HR policies and procedures. For three months from December 2009, we placed Goodwille staff within the Statkraft offices for up to three days a week. We were able to offer advice on HR procedures and UK employment law and regulations, as well as to develop a substantial UK staff handbook that would offer further everyday guidance. We also reviewed employee contracts of employment, employee benefits  and also assisted with  secondment matters.

What was the outcome?

With the support of Goodwille, Statkraft now feel confident that their HR materials comply with UK laws and regulations and that they have a good basis on which to build their own HR function to support their growing UK organisation. Even so, we still act as an advisor whenever Statkraft feels they need additional support.

Published June 2010

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