"These top positions in the Universum survey are a great honour for us. The recognition of technology professionals reflects their interest in promoting sustainable development and working on cutting-edge technology projects. It is important to us because we want attract top talents to continue addressing global challenges and innovating," says Anu Saarelainen who heads Human Resources at ABB Finland.
"We would like to extend our warmest thanks for these great recognitions and congratulate the other employers who were honored in the survey! It is important that together we develop working life to meet the needs of today and the future," says Anu.
Heading towards a more sustainable future
"We are building a more sustainable future with our digital solutions together with our customers and other stakeholders, which makes working at ABB very meaningful," says Anu.
ABB is a world leader in e-mobility solutions and provides, for example, smart solutions for the industry, robotics and energy-efficient motors and AC drives, which effectively help reduce CO2 emissions worldwide.
"Our strength is our international, innovative, friendly, and family-oriented working atmosphere, based on ABB's values of Courage, Care, Curiosity and Collaboration. ABB fosters a culture where everyone feels respected and valued and where everyone has the opportunity to succeed," says Anu.
"We care about our people and show it in concrete ways. For example, ABB is currently introducing gender-neutral parental leave for all our staff. Similarly, we offer an Employee Assistance Program, which can be contacted in confidence on life issues of all sizes. One of our key objectives is also to double the share of women in senior management positions to 25%," stresses Anu.
ABB is a great place to be and many return after working elsewhere. On average, the people currently working at ABB Finland have been on board for about 15 years. The company employs 60 different nationalities and 37% of the workforce represent the Y and Z generations.
In Finland, ABB operates in 20 locations and employs around 5,000 professionals, of whom around 1,000 work in product development and research. Earlier this year, students also ranked ABB among the most ideal employers in Finland, with ABB also being the most popular employer of the industry.
At ABB, you get to work with a purpose. Join a team of technology pioneers and discover the many career opportunities available to you at https://careers.abb/finland/fi.
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