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Harjoitteluohjelma Työterveyslaitokselle
(Laurea-ammattikorkeakoulu, 2012)
Tässä opinnäytetyössä laadittiin työharjoitteluohjelma Työterveyslaitokselle. Opinnäytetyö koostuu teoriaosuudesta, tutkimustuloksista ja johtopäätöksistä. Tutkimuskysymyksenä toimi, minkälainen työharjoitteluohjelma on tarpeellinen...
Training programme for Finnish Institution of Occupational Health In this thesis a training programme was made for Finnish Institution of Occupational Health. This thesis consists of theory section, research results and conclusions. The research problem was to study what kind of training programme is needed in Finnish Institution of Occupational Health. The secondary research problems were, what kind of interns have been working in the past for the Institution, from which schools, how long their employment relationships have lasted and what will happen to the interns in the future. The research method in this thesis was a combination of qualitative and quantitative methods. The research was put into practice during January 2012. The questionnaire was sent to each 72 managers of the Institution by using email. The Managers had 2 weeks’ time to answer the questionnaire and after that the answers were analysed by using Excel program. The questionnaire was made by using Digium questionnaire program and there were approximately 20 questions in the form. The response rate in this research was 41per cent. The responses to the questionnaire came from each 8 units of the Institution. The survey indicated that most of the Institution’s interns have worked in office works and assistant research work. The working periods of the interns have lasted mainly 2-6 months and the trainees were working mostly unpaid. The managers have had only positive or quite positive experiences of their interns. In the future, in the Finnish Institution of Occupational Health, interns are needed who are at the end of their studies, preferably from universities of applied sciences, but also from universities. It is hoped that the interns would still work for 2-6 months, which has been considered as an ideal time. In the future, the largest need for interns is in the research and specialist sectors and in the office and maintenance sector, but interns from other groups are also needed. When it comes to payment, the majority of managers think that trainees should get a salary, reward or some kind of another advantage. More than half of the Institution’s managers think that in the future the need for interns will be the same than now and interns would be employed in all the seasons, except in summers. The most important experiences that the interns need are enough amounts of studies and good IT-skills. According to these answers and the theory, a training programme for Finnish Institution of Occupational Health was made. I hope that the Institution can benefit from this programme in the future and improve its competitiveness of students....
Training programme for Finnish Institution of Occupational Health In this thesis a training programme was made for Finnish Institution of Occupational Health. This thesis consists of theory section, research results and conclusions. The research problem was to study what kind of training programme is needed in Finnish Institution of Occupational Health. The secondary research problems were, what kind of interns have been working in the past for the Institution, from which schools, how long their employment relationships have lasted and what will happen to the interns in the future. The research method in this thesis was a combination of qualitative and quantitative methods. The research was put into practice during January 2012. The questionnaire was sent to each 72 managers of the Institution by using email. The Managers had 2 weeks’ time to answer the questionnaire and after that the answers were analysed by using Excel program. The questionnaire was made by using Digium questionnaire program and there were approximately 20 questions in the form. The response rate in this research was 41per cent. The responses to the questionnaire came from each 8 units of the Institution. The survey indicated that most of the Institution’s interns have worked in office works and assistant research work. The working periods of the interns have lasted mainly 2-6 months and the trainees were working mostly unpaid. The managers have had only positive or quite positive experiences of their interns. In the future, in the Finnish Institution of Occupational Health, interns are needed who are at the end of their studies, preferably from universities of applied sciences, but also from universities. It is hoped that the interns would still work for 2-6 months, which has been considered as an ideal time. In the future, the largest need for interns is in the research and specialist sectors and in the office and maintenance sector, but interns from other groups are also needed. When it comes to payment, the majority of managers think that trainees should get a salary, reward or some kind of another advantage. More than half of the Institution’s managers think that in the future the need for interns will be the same than now and interns would be employed in all the seasons, except in summers. The most important experiences that the interns need are enough amounts of studies and good IT-skills. According to these answers and the theory, a training programme for Finnish Institution of Occupational Health was made. I hope that the Institution can benefit from this programme in the future and improve its competitiveness of students....
Sisäinen tarkastus Suomen ammattikorkeakouluissa
(Laurea-ammattikorkeakoulu, 2012)
Opinnäytetyön tarkoituksena on selvittää, tarvitaanko ammattikorkeakouluissa sisäistä tarkastusta. Työ kartoittaa sitä, millä Suomen ammattikorkeakouluista on käytössään sisäinen tarkastus, minkä takia se heillä on ja mitä lisäarvoa sisäisestä tarkastuksesta voisi olla. Tutkielman tavoitteena on jakaa tietoa ammattikorkeakouluille siitä, mitä hyötyä sisäisestä tarkastuksesta voi olla.
Opinnäytetyön aineisto on kerätty teemahaastattelujen avulla. Tutkielmaa varten on haastateltu kasvotusten yhtä sisäisen tarkastuksen ammattilaista sekä Laurea-ammattikorkeakoulun hallintojohtajaa. Näiden lisäksi opinnäytetyöhön haastateltiin 19 ammattikorkeakoulun sisäisen tarkastuksen yhteyshenkilöä. Osa haastatteluista tehtiin puhelimitse, osa sähköpostitse. Tietoa on myös kerätty Tietosanoman julkaisemasta Sisäinen tarkastus –kirjasta ja Internetistä.
Opinnäytetyö on toteutettu realistista evaluaatiotutkimusmenetelmää käyttäen. Tutkielma nojaa paljon myös kvalitatiiviseen eli laadulliseen tutkimustapaan. Tutkielman teoriaosio on kerätty kirjoista ja Internetistä. Aineisto-osiota varten tutkielmaan tehtiin haastatteluja.
Tutkielman tuloksista ilmenee, ettei monellakaan Suomen ammattikorkeakoululla ole käytössään sisäistä tarkastusta. Suurimmalla osalla kouluista on sisäinen tarkastus, joka tulee kaupungin-, kunta- tai koulutusyhtymän toimesta. Moni ammattikorkeakoulu löytää sisäisestä tarkastuksesta vain hyviä puolia, joita ovat esimerkiksi toiminnan parantuminen ja epäkohtiin puuttuminen. Sisäisen tarkastuksen huonoina puolina mainitaan byrokraattisuus ja kustannukset....
for this research was collected by themed interviews. For this study one internal audit professional and Laurea University of Applied Sciences Administrative Director were interviewed face-to-face. In addition to the thesis, nineteen University’s Internal Audit...
for this research was collected by themed interviews. For this study one internal audit professional and Laurea University of Applied Sciences Administrative Director were interviewed face-to-face. In addition to the thesis, nineteen University’s Internal Audit...
Mentoroinnin hyödyntäminen omassa työssä : Case Keskinäinen työeläkevakuutusyhtiö Varma
(Laurea-ammattikorkeakoulu, 2012)
on perehtyä toimeksiantoyhtiön käytössä olevaan mentorointiohjelmaan, joka on suunnattu koko henkilöstölle. Opinnäytetyön tavoitteena on kartoittaa kohdeyhtiön henkilöstön kokemuksia ja näkemyksiä käymästään mentorointiohjelmasta.
Opinnäyteytön...
Laurea University of Applied Sciences Abstract Laurea Leppävaara Bachelor´s Degree programme in Business management Karhunen, Pirjo Benefits of mentoring in daily work: a case study of Varma Mutual Pension Insurance Company Year 2012 Pages...
Laurea University of Applied Sciences Abstract Laurea Leppävaara Bachelor´s Degree programme in Business management Karhunen, Pirjo Benefits of mentoring in daily work: a case study of Varma Mutual Pension Insurance Company Year 2012 Pages...
Palveluiden kehittäminen asiantuntijayrityksessä
(Laurea-ammattikorkeakoulu, 2012)
Asiantuntijapalveluja tarjoavissa yrityksissä on tyypillistä, että markkinointiosaaminen on nähty organisaatiossa täysin toissijaisena asiana. Suomessa on paljon pieniä asiantuntijapalveluja tarjoavia konsultointiyrityksiä, joiden toiminnan kannattavuus perustuu erityisosaamiseen sekä oman ydinliiketoiminnan vahvaan hallintaan. Erityisosaamisen vahvasta hallinnasta huolimatta näiden yritysten markkinointitoimintaan ja tuotteistamistyön suunnitteluun ei käytätä tarpeeksi resursseja.
Tämän opinnäytetyön kohdeyrityksenä on valmennuspalveluja tarjoava asiantuntijayritys. Työn tarkoitus on selvittää toimintatapoja kohdeyrityksen markkinointitoimien tehostamiseen, sekä kohdeyrityksen palveluiden parempaan tuotteistamiseen. Teoreettisessa viitekehyksessä tarkastellaan asiantuntijapalveluiden tuotteistamista, markkinointia ja digitaalista markkinointia.
Työhön liittyvänä tutkimuksena toteutettiin kvalitatiivinen tutkimus ja sopivimmaksi haastattelumuodoksi muodostui teemahaastattelu. Tutkimuksen tavoitteena on auttaa kohdeyritystä tuotteistukseen ja markkinointiin liittyvässä suunnittelutyössä tarjoamalla teorian ja teemahaastattelun pohjalta laadittuja ehdotuksia yrityksen palveluiden kehittämiseen.
Tärkeimpinä työssä esille tulleina tuotteistamisen kehitysehdotuksina voidaan pitää palveluiden luokittelua pääryhmiin, palveluiden räätälöintiasteen vähentämistä sekä hinnoitteluperusteiden muuttamista. Markkinointitoimien kehitysehdotuksissa nousivat esille kysyntäpohjaisen ja tarjontapohjaisen myynnin suhde sekä markkinointityön säännöllisyys. Tutkimukseen liittyvänä jatkotutkimuksena voitaisiin toteuttaa kohdeyritykselle konkreettinen tuotteistus- ja markkinointisuunnitelma....
was commissioned by a training company. The purpose of the thesis was to investigate courses of action for accelerating marketing activity and better productization of the company`s services. The theoretical framework of the study is based on a discussion of expert...
was commissioned by a training company. The purpose of the thesis was to investigate courses of action for accelerating marketing activity and better productization of the company`s services. The theoretical framework of the study is based on a discussion of expert...
Markkinointisuunnitelma Case: Ringetteseura Blue Rings
(Laurea-ammattikorkeakoulu, 2012)
Tämän opinnäytetyön tarkoituksena on markkinointisuunnitelman laatiminen ringetteseura Blue Ringsin edustusjoukkueelle. Lähtökohtana on pidetty suunnitelman toteutuskelpoisuutta käytännössä sekä suunnitelman reaalisuutta. Opinnäytetyö on toteutettu projektityönä, jossa on käytetty benchmarkkauksen lisäksi sekä kvalitatiivisia että empiirisiä tutkimusmenetelmiä. Opinnäytetyö koostuu kahdesta osiosta; teoreettinen viitekehys sekä empiirinen osio. Teoriana opinnäytetyössä on käytetty markkinoinnin perinteisiä menetelmiä. Lisäksi teoriaviitekehys perustuu sponsorointiin ja sen merkitykseen urheilumarkkinoinnissa. Empiirisessä osiossa tuon esille työn tuloksia ja johtopäätöksiä. Muun muassa yhteistyö- eli sponsorisopimusten saavuttamisesta.
Ringetteseura Blue Rings on vuonna 2010 perustettu seura, jonka tarkoituksena on edistää ja kehittää tyttöjen ja naisten kilpailuun perustuvaa ringetteharrastusta. Seura on rakennettu kas-vattajaseurojen Nurmijärven Seven Ringettes Associationsin, Keravan Shakers ringeten ja Tuusula ringeten ympärille. Tavoitteena on rakentaa seuratoimintaa yli joukkuerajojen ja yhdistää kasvattajaseurojen toimintaa perustamalla kilpajoukkueet pääosin kasvattajaseurojen pelaajista. Ringette lajina on hyvin pieni ja harrastajamäärät eivät ole kovin suuria, sen vuoksi yhdistelmäjoukkue antaa lähiseudun pelaajille ainutlaatuisen mahdollisuuden toteuttaa itseään lajin parissa.
Lajin heikko näkyvyys niin lähialueilla kuin kansallisesti tuottaa haastetta markkinoinnin to-teuttamiseen. Seurat eivät pysy markkinoinnin murroksessa mukana, joten esimerkiksi internetin mukanaan tuomat mahdollisuudet ja sosiaalisen median hyväksikäyttö on hyvin vähäistä. Näkyvyyden puute aiheuttaa ongelmia, kuten sponsoreiden hankinta on vaativaa, sillä yritykset eivät tiedä, mitä he lähtevät tukemaan. Opinnäytetyössä pyrittiin luomaan selkeä pohja markkinoinnin rakentamiselle, jossa on otettu huomioon markkinoinnin murroksen mukanaan tuomat mahdollisuudet.
Opinnäytetyön markkinointisuunnitelman rakentamisessa on hyödynnetty pääasiassa erilaisia markkinoinninkeinoja keskittyen urheilumarkkinointiin ja sponsorointiin. Suunnitelman pohjana käytetään Blue Rings edustuksen viime vuoden toimintasuunnitelmaa ja sen toteutumista käytännössä. Näiden pohjalta on laadittu kehitysehdotuksia tulevan kauden 2011–2012 mark-kinointitoimenpiteille....
discussing sponsorships, because companies do not know what they are endorsing. The goal of this study was to create a thesis with a clear base for the creation of marketing, which takes into account the possibilities brought about by the marketing revolution...
discussing sponsorships, because companies do not know what they are endorsing. The goal of this study was to create a thesis with a clear base for the creation of marketing, which takes into account the possibilities brought about by the marketing revolution...
Vuokratyöntekijän asema ja työoikeudellinen turva
(Laurea-ammattikorkeakoulu, 2012)
Opinnäytetyöni tavoitteena on tutkia, millaisia kokemuksia kohderyhmään kuuluvilla nuorilla vuokratyötä tehneillä aikuisilla on vuokratyöntekijän asemasta ja selvittää, toteutuvatko heidän kohdallaan työntekijän oikeudet. Opinnäytetyössäni olen...
Rental workers, uncertainty at their work This thesis is meant to clear the following terms: What does modern rental work mean? And how do laws and other ratios suit to everyday rental work? In this thesis I have four themes which give guidelines to this work. Those themes are: position of rental workers, protection against unilateral termination and the lack of protection in employment relationship, occupational health care and sick leave as well as the annual holidays and other benefits. This thesis pays attention to especially how the distinctions of the rental work have caused disagreements and different kinds of interpretations among employers and employees. This thesis also tries to reflect the meager number of answers that the legislation gives us to these typical problems in rental work. An inquiry to employees was made to represent the thesis’ empirical side. This inquiry was meant to comprehensively reflect rental workers, life and that is why there were both qualitative and quantitative questions. The inquiry helped me to find out how the respondents experienced the position of rental workers and what kind of ideas they had to improve rental work and the legislation which regulate rental work. At the beginning of this thesis I will clarify the terms and connections of rental work and the labor code. After this I present the history of rental work and its regulations. At the beginning of the work is also present the basis and the backgrounds of the inquiry. When the basics rental work have been discussed, the thesis steps into the actual handling of the topics. In pursuance of every theme I aim to clarify the basics of the legislation and how these regulations actualize in practice and what kind of conflicts there are between these two parties. At the end of this thesis I will summarize the results and make some development proposals....
Rental workers, uncertainty at their work This thesis is meant to clear the following terms: What does modern rental work mean? And how do laws and other ratios suit to everyday rental work? In this thesis I have four themes which give guidelines to this work. Those themes are: position of rental workers, protection against unilateral termination and the lack of protection in employment relationship, occupational health care and sick leave as well as the annual holidays and other benefits. This thesis pays attention to especially how the distinctions of the rental work have caused disagreements and different kinds of interpretations among employers and employees. This thesis also tries to reflect the meager number of answers that the legislation gives us to these typical problems in rental work. An inquiry to employees was made to represent the thesis’ empirical side. This inquiry was meant to comprehensively reflect rental workers, life and that is why there were both qualitative and quantitative questions. The inquiry helped me to find out how the respondents experienced the position of rental workers and what kind of ideas they had to improve rental work and the legislation which regulate rental work. At the beginning of this thesis I will clarify the terms and connections of rental work and the labor code. After this I present the history of rental work and its regulations. At the beginning of the work is also present the basis and the backgrounds of the inquiry. When the basics rental work have been discussed, the thesis steps into the actual handling of the topics. In pursuance of every theme I aim to clarify the basics of the legislation and how these regulations actualize in practice and what kind of conflicts there are between these two parties. At the end of this thesis I will summarize the results and make some development proposals....
Markkinointisuunnitelma Case: Yritys X
(Laurea-ammattikorkeakoulu, 2012)
Tämän opinnäytetyön tarkoituksena on laatia markkinointisuunnitelma espoolaiselle kuljetusja
liikennealan konsultointiyritykselle Yritys X:lle. Markkinointisuunnitelmassa keskitytään
antamaan konkreettisia ehdotuksia ...
Salibandyliigaseuran toiminnan kehittäminen
(Laurea-ammattikorkeakoulu, 2012)
, asuinkunta, suhde salibandyyn, työ- ja opiskelutilanne, otteluissa käymisen aktiivisuus sekä sen, mistä he saavat tietoa ottelutapahtumista. Kyselylomakkeella tiedusteltiin myös sitä, miten asiakkaiden mielestä kyseinen seura voisi kehittää toimintaansa. Kun...
Developing the operations of a floorball league club The purpose of this thesis was to implement customer research for a floorball league club. With the results of the research the organization will be able to develop their match events. The questionnaire examined the customer's age, gender, place of residence, the relationship with floorball, working and studying situation, activity of participating in matches. It had also a question about where they can get information about these events. The questionnaire also asked about how customers think that the team could develop its matches. When an organization knows as much as possible about their customers, it will be easier to market their business. My thesis is grounded on the theory of success factors of the organization. In this case they are the organization's competitiveness, customer service and satisfaction, event marketing and image building. These are important elements for the success of the organization. In addition, I have also processed a little floorball as a sport. My thesis is a quantitative study. The research data collection method that I used was a ques-tionnaire, which the floorball club´s home spectators had a chance to answer at three home match events. The results of this thesis show that almost half of the organization's customers have floorball as a hobby. Three out of four told that they had been to a home match event last season. The most important information channels were the club website, local newspaper, and I heard from a friend channels. The respondents gave the club a lot of good ideas for improvement, which are monitored use in areas such as marketing and further development of its activities....
Developing the operations of a floorball league club The purpose of this thesis was to implement customer research for a floorball league club. With the results of the research the organization will be able to develop their match events. The questionnaire examined the customer's age, gender, place of residence, the relationship with floorball, working and studying situation, activity of participating in matches. It had also a question about where they can get information about these events. The questionnaire also asked about how customers think that the team could develop its matches. When an organization knows as much as possible about their customers, it will be easier to market their business. My thesis is grounded on the theory of success factors of the organization. In this case they are the organization's competitiveness, customer service and satisfaction, event marketing and image building. These are important elements for the success of the organization. In addition, I have also processed a little floorball as a sport. My thesis is a quantitative study. The research data collection method that I used was a ques-tionnaire, which the floorball club´s home spectators had a chance to answer at three home match events. The results of this thesis show that almost half of the organization's customers have floorball as a hobby. Three out of four told that they had been to a home match event last season. The most important information channels were the club website, local newspaper, and I heard from a friend channels. The respondents gave the club a lot of good ideas for improvement, which are monitored use in areas such as marketing and further development of its activities....
Imagotutkimus Case: Kauppakeskus Sellon Sembalot-hintakampanja
(Laurea-ammattikorkeakoulu, 2012)
Espoon Leppävaarassa sijaitsee Suomen toiseksi suurin kauppakeskus, Sello. Kauppakeskuksen tahtotila on olla Espoolle merkittävä kaupunkikeskus. Kauppakeskus Sellossa on yli 170 liikettä ja palvelualan yritystä, jotka kuuluvat Sellon...
Sello is the second largest shopping center in Finland. Located in Espoo, Leppävaara, it contains over 170 shops and services, all of which belong to the Sello entrepreneur association. A week long campaign, Sembalot, is commissioned twice a year in spring and autumn by the association. The involvement of the shops is highly important for the campaign and the aim of Sembalot is to offer a large selection of interesting products for sale. The campaign is intended to be desirable for both shops in Sello and their potential consumers and Sembalot receives 50 percent of Sello’s marketing budget. The purpose of this research was to measure the marketing activity, and it was commissioned by the Sello entrepreneur association. The main objective of the research was to deliver an overview of the spring 2011 Sembalot campaign using quantitative research methods. The focus of the research was the image of the campaign and the success of the marketing communication. One objective was also to create a picture of a typical Sembalot customer. The main research problem was to determine the elements of the campaign that are positive and should be supported and maintained in the future, and those elements which can be considered too costly in resources and not worthy of investment. The theoretical framework consists of a discussion of the main issues related to business in shopping centers, a clarification of the elements of a campaign and a description of the different features of the campaign image. The study was conducted using quantitative research methods with random sample data collection. The data was collected from the customers at Sembalot in Sello and a total of 774 responses were received. The results were analyzed and processed using the SPSS statistical and Excel spreadsheet programs. The research can be repeated on the basis of this research process. The results indicate that the marketing communication did reach customers and that the marketing was successful. The Sembalot catalogue was the most noticed media, and the campaign was perceived in the manner intended by the marketing, with Sembalot being perceived as an interesting and diverse campaign. The typical visitor to Sembalot was a woman, highly educated and with a family. The research also contains some qualitative research of the shops owners’ feedback after the campaign. A number of the Sello shop representatives clearly realized the impact of good product choice in order to gain the best results from the campaign. The research also includes proposals for improvement to the campaign....
Sello is the second largest shopping center in Finland. Located in Espoo, Leppävaara, it contains over 170 shops and services, all of which belong to the Sello entrepreneur association. A week long campaign, Sembalot, is commissioned twice a year in spring and autumn by the association. The involvement of the shops is highly important for the campaign and the aim of Sembalot is to offer a large selection of interesting products for sale. The campaign is intended to be desirable for both shops in Sello and their potential consumers and Sembalot receives 50 percent of Sello’s marketing budget. The purpose of this research was to measure the marketing activity, and it was commissioned by the Sello entrepreneur association. The main objective of the research was to deliver an overview of the spring 2011 Sembalot campaign using quantitative research methods. The focus of the research was the image of the campaign and the success of the marketing communication. One objective was also to create a picture of a typical Sembalot customer. The main research problem was to determine the elements of the campaign that are positive and should be supported and maintained in the future, and those elements which can be considered too costly in resources and not worthy of investment. The theoretical framework consists of a discussion of the main issues related to business in shopping centers, a clarification of the elements of a campaign and a description of the different features of the campaign image. The study was conducted using quantitative research methods with random sample data collection. The data was collected from the customers at Sembalot in Sello and a total of 774 responses were received. The results were analyzed and processed using the SPSS statistical and Excel spreadsheet programs. The research can be repeated on the basis of this research process. The results indicate that the marketing communication did reach customers and that the marketing was successful. The Sembalot catalogue was the most noticed media, and the campaign was perceived in the manner intended by the marketing, with Sembalot being perceived as an interesting and diverse campaign. The typical visitor to Sembalot was a woman, highly educated and with a family. The research also contains some qualitative research of the shops owners’ feedback after the campaign. A number of the Sello shop representatives clearly realized the impact of good product choice in order to gain the best results from the campaign. The research also includes proposals for improvement to the campaign....
Pörssiyhtiön hallituksen monimuotoisuus - henkilöstöjohtajat jäseninä
(Laurea-ammattikorkeakoulu, 2012)
, haettiin vastauksia. Opinnäytetyön tarkoitus oli myös selvittää, mitkä tekijät vaikuttavat henkilöstöjohtajan hallituksessa menestymiseen. Miten henkilöstöjohtamisen osaamista hyödynnetään hallitustyöskentelyssä ja mikä on henkilöstöjohtajataustaisen...
Board Diversity in Listed Companies – Human Resources Directors as Members The objective of this study was to clarify the obstacles that prevent human resources directors’ nominations in the boards of Finnish listed companies. What the requirements are for a successful contribution in the board while a human resources director has been nominated was also studied. The research aimed also to understand how the knowhow is utilized and what the added value is of human resources professionals in the board level. What the relationship is between a functional board member and an operative colleague, in this study human resources director, was also examined. Environment, general tasks and responsibilities that board members in a listed company face are described in the theory section. Also Corporate Governance, recruitment process and the criteria for a board member candidate as well as human resources function were described. The study was based on a qualitative research, which contains the interviews of three chairmen of the board, three already nominated Human Resources Directors and three headhunters. A board candidate is expected to have a wide business experience. Board nominations are therefore traditionally based on already gained board experience and the position of a CEO or managing director in a listed company. The interviews showed that the obstacles preventing human resources director nominations originate from for instance attitudes and the lack of appreciation of shareholders and the nomination committee members towards human resources function and directors. It was found out that human resources professionals themselves are at the same time not always active, ambitious or interested enough in being available for board membership. The factors and criteria that make human resources directors a competent and interesting choice was one part of the study. Based on the interviews they are expected to have similar qualifications as the other members. The position at a board is a time consuming task where certain knowledge and experience are needed. But whether a human resources professional succeeds in this position of trust is more depending on the quality of the person than the profession. It is obvious that the relationship between a board member and an operative director has to be transparent. The research findings stated that the board diversity required by the Corporate Governance has not been realized only by the nominations of human resources directors’ profession but also partly by the gender. The other board diversity factors that were described in the theory section are for instance age, education, nationality and cultural knowledge or experience. Three human resources professionals have so far been nominated in the boards of global Finnish listed companies. As the topic human resources directors in the boards of listed companies was not yet researched in Finland this study provided an interesting and, at least in Finland, unique material in a situation where the election criteria for a board member are changing and becoming more accurate....
Board Diversity in Listed Companies – Human Resources Directors as Members The objective of this study was to clarify the obstacles that prevent human resources directors’ nominations in the boards of Finnish listed companies. What the requirements are for a successful contribution in the board while a human resources director has been nominated was also studied. The research aimed also to understand how the knowhow is utilized and what the added value is of human resources professionals in the board level. What the relationship is between a functional board member and an operative colleague, in this study human resources director, was also examined. Environment, general tasks and responsibilities that board members in a listed company face are described in the theory section. Also Corporate Governance, recruitment process and the criteria for a board member candidate as well as human resources function were described. The study was based on a qualitative research, which contains the interviews of three chairmen of the board, three already nominated Human Resources Directors and three headhunters. A board candidate is expected to have a wide business experience. Board nominations are therefore traditionally based on already gained board experience and the position of a CEO or managing director in a listed company. The interviews showed that the obstacles preventing human resources director nominations originate from for instance attitudes and the lack of appreciation of shareholders and the nomination committee members towards human resources function and directors. It was found out that human resources professionals themselves are at the same time not always active, ambitious or interested enough in being available for board membership. The factors and criteria that make human resources directors a competent and interesting choice was one part of the study. Based on the interviews they are expected to have similar qualifications as the other members. The position at a board is a time consuming task where certain knowledge and experience are needed. But whether a human resources professional succeeds in this position of trust is more depending on the quality of the person than the profession. It is obvious that the relationship between a board member and an operative director has to be transparent. The research findings stated that the board diversity required by the Corporate Governance has not been realized only by the nominations of human resources directors’ profession but also partly by the gender. The other board diversity factors that were described in the theory section are for instance age, education, nationality and cultural knowledge or experience. Three human resources professionals have so far been nominated in the boards of global Finnish listed companies. As the topic human resources directors in the boards of listed companies was not yet researched in Finland this study provided an interesting and, at least in Finland, unique material in a situation where the election criteria for a board member are changing and becoming more accurate....









