Working at Saalasti
Every Saalasti employee is a valuable part of our international working community.
We are building something meaningful together
As a family company, we value long-term thinking. For us, a quarter means 25 years, not three months. This long-term perspective connects to long careers, and we ensure our people can grow with the company.
Saalasti has been family-owned since 1945.
It is important to us that everyone is happy and enjoys working at Saalasti, which is why we regularly measure employee satisfaction. At Saalasti, we believe meaningful work makes happy employees.
Shared values drive Saalasti’s entire international operations
It is important to us that the entire Saalasti community worldwide shares the same values. We foster an open, proactive and conversational atmosphere that benefits our operations and the people we work with.
At Saalasti, even the CEO and the company owners enjoy a coffee and a chat during breaks.
The best ideas come from individuals who are experts in their area. That is why we encourage our employees to challenge themselves and our practices for continuous improvement. We also support our people with training and other means of professional development.
Saalasti's values
These values guide how we work:
Close-knit community spirit
- We respect one another
- We treat others as we would want to be treated
- We think and act with positivity in mind, even when we occasionally disagree
Equity and fairness
- We all have the same potential to succeed in our work
- We follow shared guidelines and ensure fair treatment for everyone
Keeping our promises
- We finish what we started
- We always take responsibility
Know-how and expertise
- Many positions require deep know-how, expertise, and the desire to develop
- We focus on continuous improvement, both for individuals and the company as a whole
How we work together
We put customers first: Our business is based on identifying customer needs and providing the best solutions. We stay with our customers throughout the entire lifecycle of their machinery. This approach has forged decades-long customer relationships.
We lead through example: Open and transparent communication is the cornerstone of our leadership. At Saalasti, we act according to our shared values, both as managers and employees.
We work as one team: We can achieve our shared goals by working together, both within teams and between countries. We focus on our goals, take initiative, communicate openly and treat everyone as equals.
We drive continuous improvement: Every Saalasti employee can participate in helping us improve through our initiative system. We are solution-focused, always looking for solutions, not scapegoats.
We learn from exceptions: Exceptions give us opportunities to improve and learn. We ask questions, learn, and document solutions to promote continuous improvement.
Saalasti – Our Way
Our Way
“Saalasti – Our Way” is a cultural guideline that guides our day-to-day work. It is meant for our employees, those interested in applying for a job at Saalasti, and our collaborators. The document describes Saalasti’s reason to exist, who we are, and what our company culture looks like.
The document teaches the Group’s employees and external stakeholders about our values, our customer-oriented work ethic, and how we care for our people. After reading it, you will learn what drives us and how we work together.
Saalasti offers motivating opportunities and career paths worldwide.
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