Adaptace zaměstnanců ve společnosti Skanska a.s

This Diploma Thesis deals with the employee adaptation to a new workplace, social and cultural environment. The research was conducted in the company Skanska a. s. The Diploma Thesis is divided into two parts: the theoretical part and the practical part. The theoretical part explains the main terms and definitions important for understanding and performing the research in the practical part. The theoretical terms described in the first part of the Thesis are: definition of adaptation and definitions of some related terms, types and phases of the process of integration, the position of the adaptation process in the HR activities and modern trends in integration of new employees, e.g. mentoring, trainee programme or teambuilding. The practical part is dedicated to a research in the company Skanska a. s. and verification of hypothesis formulated in the Introduction of the Thesis. The practical part first analyses the current situation within each division and then describes the adaptation phases in the Headquarters of the company in Prague. The research methods used in this practical part were: interviews with the representatives of each division, HR Business Partners and new employees. The last chapters contain recommendation for the company and an example of the Adaptation Plan. The Conclusion of the thesis sums up the results of the research, evaluates the hypothesis, emphasizes the most important findings and recommendations for the leaders of the company.