2016 was the first year in which there was visible progress in the various essential axes of the Port of Barcelona Strategic Plan 2015 - 2020.
All the actions and projects developed and promoted by the Port Authority's People Management area aim to consolidate a new business paradigm in which everyone in the organisation can share a set of values, attitudes and behaviours to promote internal cohesion.
This view is based firstly on the need to anticipate changes in the structure of the workforce. Restrictions on stable hiring make it more necessary than ever to have a policy ensuring business continuity in the near future while simultaneously recruiting staff with a high level of potential and performance.
In addition the organisation is considering differential compliance as a basis for professional development and is working to promote a more horizontal organisation, where internal talent can emerge and be recognised.
Greater emphasis is also placed on improving the key processes of Human Resources: firstly by systematising operational staff, and secondly by designing the key processes that define the long-term relationship between people and the company.