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A strong, open business culture

Our core values – courage, commitment and responsibility – and genuinely having sustainability as our watchword run through every aspect of our business culture. Combined with great openness and a down-to-earth approach, our values are the foundation of the strong community we have at Holmen.

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We live our values

Courage, commitment and responsibility are the key to Holmen’s business culture and way of working. Our three core values guide our progress and are closely integrated in our tools and processes. The values are also closely linked to Holmen’s management by objectives model. 

Courage to act 

Our organisation is defined by being action-oriented, innovative and open. We want our employees to take the initiative and have the courage to challenge themselves and each other. At Holmen, we are change-minded, innovative and constantly question established truths. We give and accept feedback and share what we know with each other.

Commitment based on sensitivity and skills

By commitment, we mean engagement, a forward-looking approach and professionalism. We involve each other and create opportunities to make a difference. We are open to ideas and initiatives that lead to improvements. We build the future from traditions we are proud of and take action at an early stage when circumstances change. At Holmen we are constantly improving our working methods and our skills.

Responsibility that is long term and sustainable

Cooperation, clarity and respect are the cornerstones of sustainable responsibility. We work across boundaries and create synergies. We make an active contribution to each other’s work environment, job satisfaction and safety. We are clear about our targets and expectations and take responsibility for the quality of our own work. We take our surroundings and future into consideration in our actions.    

 

Management by objectives

Holmen’s values also inform Holmen’s management by objectives model. Management by objectives is our way of ensuring that we focus on the right things and implement our strategy. We believe that the manager closest to a particular area is best placed to set the goals and decide on how best to achieve them. Delegating ownership of the goals is at the heart of management by objectives.

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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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A smart and meaningful choice

Why Holmen

Looking for exciting career opportunities and to do your bit for the climate? Holmen offers challenging work in a green, future-oriented industry. Grow with us!

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Meet our employees

"No two days are exactly the same."

In this movie Per give us an insight to his role at Holmen.

International and inspired, Jenny heads up Workington

Meet Jenny, who became mill manager at Workington Mill on 1 March.

"I have always enjoyed going to work."

In this movie Jonna tells us about her role and Holmen as an employer.

"Collectively we offer broad knowledge and great team spirit!"

Meet Fredrik, Regional Manager North at Holmen Iggesund

"The Holmen company is as sustainable as they come."

Read Michael´s blog posts about his role and Holmen.

"There’s always something new to get your teeth into."

Meet Jennifer, Department Manager in Holmen IT.

"The company creates such a nice environment for everyone."

Here you will get to know Marcin Grzybek, Customer Care Manager at Holmen Paper office in Poland.

Here is Holmen

Here is Holmen

Our broad business offers good chances for a rich life, both on and off the job.  
Here you can read more about our work places and the locations we work at.

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Current career

It’s most important to do a good job

Career

Holmen awarded Karriärföretag 2023

Holmen has received the prestigious award Karriärföretag (Career Company) 2023. 

Our Workington Mill Director inspires women

International and inspired, Jenny heads up Workington

Meet Jenny, who became mill manager at Workington Mill on 1 March.

Facts about Holmen

  • Number of employees: (2023): 3 466
  • Business areas: Holmen Forest, Holmen Renewable Energi, Holmen Iggesund, Holmen Paper, Holmen Wood products and Holmen Energy
  • Sustainability work: Read more about how Holmen contributes to a sustainable future
  • Related policies: HR policy and Work environment policy

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31 May, 2024

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Holmen’s business is built around the forest ecocycle and the renewable products we can create from it. Our business areas are Forest, Wood Products, Board and Paper and Renewable Energy.  With a workforce of 3 500 people, we create value for shareholders, customers and society. We generate sales of around SEK 23 billion and our shares are listed on Nasdaq Stockholm, Large Cap. Please visit holmen.com for more information.

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Holmen AB, P.O. Box 5407, SE-114 84 Stockholm, Sweden 
Phone: +46 8 666 21 00  E-mail: info@holmen.com

 

 

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