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Employeeship at Holmen

It’s our skilled and committed employees who drive us forward. But to be successful in your role the conditions have to be right. We want you to develop and flourish – today and tomorrow.

Achieving success together

Creating the right conditions for you and your role is a responsibility we all share, you as an employee, your manager and the company. In getting this right, clearly communicating what you can expect from us as an employer and what we can expect from you is fundamental. Together we create a consensus around the goals we are striving for and the values that will lead us forward.

As an employee, we want you to take the initiative and drive your own development and that of the business. Suggesting changes, both in your own work and in the business in general, is important in driving development forward.

Every employee is expected to make the most of the skills development opportunities offered. Taking responsibility, actively seeking information and sharing the skills you have, is also part of employeeship. 

Along with their managers, employees are responsible for the work environment. We are all part of each other’s work environment and we work together to foster a good working climate. Tolerance and treating each other with respect mean we ensure there is no place for bullying and discrimination.

Attaining a balance between family, work and leisure is vital to everyone remaining healthy and happy. It is also essential for commitment to our jobs. At Holmen we value our employees’ unique need to find a balance in their lives.

 

We live our values

Courage, commitment and responsibility are our values. They describe what we stand for and guide us in our work day to day. The values are also reflected in many of our employee processes, such as appraisal talks, employee surveys and our development programmes.

Read more about how our employees live by our values.

 

New at Holmen – a great start...

As a new employee, it’s important that you get off to a flying start with us. The groundwork is laid during the recruitment process itself, where we attempt to provide a clear picture of your new role and of us as an employer. Our internal surveys suggest we do this well.

Once in post, your manager and your new colleagues will make you feel welcome. Your manager is responsible for ensuring that your introduction to your role, your team and your workplace runs as smoothly as possible.

 

Appraisal talks

All employees at Holmen are offered appraisal talks every year. The talk is important for you, your manager and the company. This is when we follow up on the past year, set goals together and plan your development.

 

Employee survey ‘takes the temperature’

Holmen’s employee survey ‘takes the temperature’ of the Group’s units to make sure that the company is moving in the right direction and that development is progressing. As an employee, it gives you an opportunity to share your views on us as an employer. 

We have carried out employee surveys on an ongoing basis since 2003. Historically, the survey has been conducted at Group level, but in response to a growing need for measurement in business area-specific fields, the survey is now run at business area level.

Read more about our employee surveys on the sustainability page. 

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Vacancies

No matter what role we have within Holmen, we all work with renewable raw material and energy sources as a starting point. There is a great, strong and genuine commitment to our work. Because we believe in what we do.

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Meet our employees

Are you curious about Holmen as an employer? Do you want to know more about what opportunities you might have with us? Hear what our employees have to say about working at Holmen.

We have a good product and I am proud of that

Here, Frida, Iggesund's operator, describes her role and how important she thinks Holmen's focus on sustainability is for the future.

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"Commitment and Will"

Meet colleagues Erik, Jarmo and Andreas, who is one of the teams at Iggesund. They give their views on what is required for successful collaboration.

"Holmen is constantly evolving and we are part of that journey"

Meet Kristian Hast and Lasse Halonen, shift Electrician at Hallsta Paper Mill. The two colleagues tell us about their roles and work at the mill.

"Stimulating to contribute to high quality and production speed"

Meet Sami Hauta, operator at Braviken's paper mill. In this movie Sami tells us about his journey within Holmen and the role of a operator.

"Everything to get better"

Meet our two co-workers at Iggesund mill Petra Arborén, Production Technician and Henrik Rasmussen, Environmental Operator.

"Great to be part of Holmen's investments and community"

Peter Schlömer, Iggesund's sawmill, tells us about the job as a sawmill operator and how he sees Holmen as an employer.

"There is a strong sense of pride in the mill"

Malin Ekroos, Section Manager Fibre, gives us an insight into her journey within Holmen and the pride, motivation and commitment she experiences at Iggesund Mill.

"Every day is different"

Edvin Thurfjell, Product Manager, describes his role at Iggesund Paperboard. Edvin also tell us how packaging could contribute to a more sustainable society.

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Holmen contributes to sustainability

Susanne Salovius, Department Manager in Pulpwood shares her journey within the company and her view of Holmen as an employer.

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"Great opportunities for development"

Sabine Claus, District Manager, shares her journey and role as a manager at Holmen Skog. She also talk about working in a Group that spans the whole chain from raw material to production.

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"We are making a contribution to the future"

Here we meet Daniel Stridsman, District Manager at Holmen Skog. Daniel tells us about his long journey within Holmen and the opportunities for development within the Group.

"Think wide about summer jobs"

Robin Collin-Karlsson, Business Developer, talks about his way into Holmen Skog and his development within the company.

"Stable company with long term investments"

Fredrik Hjelm, supervisor at Braviken sawmill, shares his long journey within Holmen and describes his role as manager.

"You get the opportunity to influende"

In this film, we meet Andreas Johansson in the middle of the leap into a new role as Business Analyst at Sales and Market Intelligence. He talks about his journey and challenges in Holmen.

"Iggesund is a great place to develop and work "

Meet Divan Strydom, Energy Engineer at Workington Mill. Divan tells us about his development and work within Holmen..

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"The company culture is very open"

In this film, we meet Anniek van Engelenburg one of ore employees at Iggesund sales, Amsterdam. Annieke describes her role and journey in Holmen.

"I´m proud of representing the company"

In this film, we meet Christian Schick one of ore employees at Iggesund sales, Amsterdam. Christian describes hir role as Key Account Manager and his journey in Holmen.

"Holmen is a very reliable and sustainable company"

In this video, we meet Marieke Verslot one of our employees at Iggesund sales, Amsterdam. Marieke describes the role as Manager Customer Service and her long journey within Holmen.

Holmen as an employer

Why Holmen?

Here we have gathered the most common reasons why we, who work here, have chosen Holmen as an employer. It may match what you are looking for in your next employer.

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Facts about Holmen

  • Number of employees: (2019): 2 915
  • Business areas: Iggesund Paperboard, Holmen Paper, Holmen Timber, Holmen Skog and Holmen Energy
  • Sustainability work: Read more about how Holmen contributes to a sustainable future
  • Related policies: HR policy and Work environment policy
 

Published

20 October, 2020

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