EMPLOYEES AND THE WORKPLACE
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Recruit, develop, retain
To ensure sustainable growth and realise the potential of new markets, Jotun is focused on not only hiring
the best candidates, but also retaining them and developing their talents, experience and ambitions for
the long-term.
The foundation for Jotun’s success is its people. Jotun believes
human capital is the most important asset a business has and,
as a result, it must be managed with the optimal care, vision
and commitment.
To achieve this Jotun follows a three-step approach that allows
us to recruit, develop and retain the right candidates – giving
them the opportunity, motivation and support to grow with the
business. Jotun hires systematically, invest heavily in individual
competence development, and reward people with competitive
benefits, career progression, and a unique corporate culture
(anchored firmly by Jotun’s core values of loyalty, care, respect
and boldness).
Attracting top talent
Competition for talent in the marketplace is intense. Jotun
works hard to attract and retain young and talented people that
can develop into the next generation of business leaders. A high
quality, globally consistent and professional recruiting process is
supported by strong employer branding to enhance awareness
of Jotun as a preferred employer.
Once onboard, employees enjoy a diverse and inclusive
workplace where 86 nationalities mix, with ample and equal
opportunity for cross-functional and segment movement
and experience. Jotun’s tailored competence development
programmes ensure individuals are supported to reach their
potential, each contributing towards achieving the overall Jotun
business strategy.
Paying our way
Rewards are critical to retention. In 2019, as part of a process of
continual HR improvement, Jotun worked to ensure employees
receive right, fair and competitive remuneration: Right for their
role, fair compared to colleagues within the same position
grade, and competitive in relation to the market.
Workshops and training initiatives took place throughout the
year, across all regions, to allow Jotun’s HR professionals to
understand and optimise internal and external remuneration
data. Internal data unlocks right and fair pay, while third party
benchmarking information gives us the ability to assess the
latest market developments.
Managing growth
2019 saw further groundwork to facilitate the launch of
Jotun’s new Human Resource Management System (HRMS) in
2020. This cloud-based system will gather all employee data
on a single, secure platform, providing full visibility for better
planning, analysis, management and decision making across the
global organization.
It will be a cornerstone of Jotun and its HR function and how
we manage our human capital to achieve both business goals
and employee satisfaction.
The last year saw Jotun accomplish a significant workforce
milestone, surpassing the 10 000-employee mark for the first
time. The company is proud to have built a such a substantial,
diverse and talented employee team. By empowering them
Jotun believes the company can lay the foundations for
continued, organic and strong growth in the future.
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