WELL-BEING
At Vatupassi, the staff doesn’t waste time running around. They can get from place to place with ease on electric bikes, courtesy of the employer. If there are any bumps on the road, we have comprehensive occupational health care and voluntary work ability insurance. And because everyone at Vatupassi has their own passions alongside their work, we offer our employees Smartum benefits for sports and culture, as well as massage and health benefits, which can be used according to their preferences. We also provide a bonus for non-smoking to everyone. Yes, everyone! Even those who have never smoked.
In addition to physical health, well-being is also about what’s going on inside your head. That’s why Vatupassi also supports the mental well-being of its employees. As part of our comprehensive approach, we utilize a proactive mental well-being service known as Auntie. Through Auntie, Vatupassians can engage in confidential conversations with well-being professionals, addressing any pressing matters that weigh on their minds, whether related to work or personal life.
We have multiple ways to show care, but we don’t just go through the motions. The main thing is that everyone feels good.
SAFETY
Occupational safety is non-negotiable. While the bosses set and closely track various safety goals, we make sure every employee is fully onboard with working as safely as possible. Regularly, we check in to make sure that everyone at Vatupassi knows the safety guidelines and is committed to following them. We measure this commitment on a scale of 1 to 4, and our ambitious goal is 3.9. So far, so good (as of July 2024)!
On top of that, every six months, we reward one Vatupassi employee with a paid day off for any observation or idea that improves work safety, quality, or the overall work environment. It’s our way of saying thanks for helping to keep everyone safe and moving the company forward.
Vatupassi is also a proud member of the Vision Zero Forum (‘Nolla tapaturmaa -foorumi’). Every year, we aim not just for zero accidents, but also zero lost workdays due to injuries. Hitting that goal takes patience and teamwork from every single one of us.
By investing in our team’s well-being and safety, we’re keeping everyone fit for work. And it’s not just good for us—it’s good for society as a whole. For 2024, we’re aiming for a work ability index of +89.5 (with +75.6 achieved in July 2024).
TRAINING
The Vatupassi staff are a smart bunch. Because we are open-minded developers of the tool and equipment rental branch, those who come to work for us tend to be open-minded too, and with a curious nature. And one’s hunger for knowledge does not stop, does it – the appetite just grows and grows. At Vatupassi, there’s plenty of food for thought—we encourage our employees to pursue education both within the company and outside of it.
One rule that we have is that you can’t work without permission. We take great care to ensure that all employees’ permits and licenses are in order and always up to date. Our well-trained management team oversees this. All our supervisors undergo a 10-month high-level training program, where Vatupassi’s supportive and caring culture is instilled into each participant’s core. A boss who is confident and up to their task isn’t going to be a nit-picker complaining about some frivolous things.
We value education so much that we aim for at least 2.7 training days per employee each year (averaged across all staff).
TRUST
Our working culture here at Vatupassi is characterised by the fairness and flexibility of a family-owned company. We take care of our own, which means that we share the responsibility, trust each other and help each other out without any micromanaging.
In general, we tend to keep the nit-picking and rigidity to a minimal. For us, a genuine and relaxed corporate culture means a low-hierarchy structure avoiding excessive bureaucracy. If you have something on your mind, you can – and should – give your boss a call, even when you’re “off-duty”. We also enable job rotation for those who want a change of scenery. Once we’ve found a great team member, we’re not going to let them go easily.
The employee net promoter score (eNPS), measured in connection with our latest staff survey is also an indicator of the mutual trust. The eNPS tells you how likely the Vatupassi staff members are to recommend their workplace to the people they know. We scored +58 in 2024 (+76 in 2022 and +85 in 2023), which is a little bit lower than previously, but still higher than the average (compared average +33,39). They say if it’s anything above a +50, it’s excellent!
We also have our own HR specialist who ensures that employees are well and aware of their rights and benefits. We believe that you can never communicate internal matters too much. All Vatupassi employees commit to adhering to the company’s ethical guidelines and principles upon joining us.
