The Taganrog Boiler-Making Works “Krasny Kotelshchik” (TKZ) received the award of the Employers’ Federation of Rostov region for the best approach to the development of mentorship practices among the employees.

The Award ceremony took place within the framework of a session of the regional tripartite commission on the regulation of social and labor relations. “Krasny Kotelshchik” was the only enterprise from Taganrog to receive such high recognition, highlighting its consistent efforts in sharing professional expertise, developing talents, and upholding its industrial heritage. 

Mentorship practices are a crucial part of the corporate culture of “Krasny Kotelshchik”. An effective and flexible system ensures workforce continuity in the machine building industry. The plant has the necessary regulatory framework and an experienced team that is actively involved in the training and integration of new employees. Mentors help newcomers to grow professionally and become a part of TKZ corporate environment faster.

High quality level of mentorship practices at the Taganrog plant has been recognized many times on the regional level. Best mentors of “Krasny Kotelshchik” get public and professional recognition, and the enterprise has received many regional and industrial awards for the strategic and effective HR management system.

— Thanks to the competence and genuine willingness of the experienced employees to share their knowledge, young specialists embark on their professional path with greater confidence, integrate into the team quicker, and adopt the best practices. This allows us not only to train a skilled next generation of workers but also to strengthen the talent density of “Krasny Kotelshchik” for years to come — emphasizes Mikhail Klugman, Chief Executive Officer of the company.