In ITWatch, our HR talks about Vektus’ approach to recruitment and strong teams
Vektus is featured in ITWatch in an article highlighting our approach to recruitment, cross-generational collaboration and the value of both experience and new perspectives. In the article, our HR Business Partner, Simone Marie Carlsson, shares her perspectives on how Vektus works long-term to build strong teams where skills, professionalism and human insight go hand in hand.
It’s an approach that strengthens both the quality of deliveries and the relationship with customers – while supporting the ambition to create a workplace where employees at different stages of life can thrive and grow. Below is a summary of the main points of the article.
Summary: Vektus’ approach to seniors and young employees
The article highlights how Vektus consciously works to combine young talent and experienced senior employees – and why it adds value in practice.
Instead of focusing solely on young profiles, Vektus sees experience as an equally important asset. Senior employees bring stability, overview and a deep understanding of the customers’ business, which is especially important in complex projects. At the same time, they give customers confidence because they have often worked with similar issues before.
However, the interplay between the generations is crucial. At Vektus, teams are made up of both young and experienced employees, so the skills complement each other. The younger ones bring new technology and new ways of thinking, while the experienced ones bring calm and direction. Knowledge sharing is ongoing and a natural part of everyday life, where both parties learn from each other.
When recruiting, it’s skills that count – not age. Vektus likes to hire senior profiles and pay for the experience they bring because it is seen as an investment in the quality of the deliverables.
“The industry and market is dynamic. But with the right people on board, with the right skills, we are ready for a reality that is sometimes turbulent. We always take a long-term approach to our recruitment and organization,” says Simone Marie Carlsson
To retain employees, the company works actively to create an attractive workplace. This is about both professional development and flexibility in everyday life so that work can be adapted to different stages of life. Employees have the opportunity for flexible working hours and there is also room for employees to work one week a year from abroad.
Specific measures have also been introduced for senior employees, including extra days off and more vacation time. The aim is to make it attractive to stay longer in the labor market and ensure a smoother transition to retirement.
The article shows that Vektus’ strength lies in the combination of experience and innovation – and in a conscious effort to create an environment where both can thrive.
