Positive Corporate Culture Eats Strategy for Breakfast

Company’s success is not only the result of well-devised strategies but also of the positive culture that enables and supports these strategies. Our corporate culture is designed to focus on the well-being of our employees and to create a positive working environment, which ultimately leads to better performance and growth of the company.

Balancing Work and Personal Life

“At Skaza, we strive to balance the work and personal lives of our employees in several ways,” says Niko Medved, Assistant Director at Skaza. “We offer flexible working hours and the option to work from home for office staff, which are two measures that contribute to this balance. Unfortunately, this option is not feasible for our production staff due to the nature of their work. However, last year we introduced a 3-shift system in production, which has brought us closer to meeting the needs of our production employees.”

Remote work is an option utilized by approximately one-third of Skaza’s employees. Office staff have the opportunity to work from home once a week, but we are also open to adjusting this option to individual needs. Our practice includes a system where all employees are present in the office on certain days for coordination, meetings, and training. For exceptional cases, we use conference calls. This practice not only reduces commuting time but also contributes to balancing family and work life, proving to be a win-win situation for both the company and employees. Medved adds, “Our approach, which includes specific days for working in the office and days for working from home, allows for valuable exchange of experiences, knowledge, and strengthening of relationships among colleagues. In a production environment, mutual collaboration is crucial, so we do not see the option of permanent remote work as viable for us.”

Encouraging Innovation and Employee Engagement

At Skaza, we believe that success multiplies when knowledge is shared and work is divided. Therefore, we invest in numerous activities that foster innovation and engagement among our employees, contributing to a pleasant and supportive work environment:

• We value our employees' suggestions because we believe that their knowledge can drive progress and add value to the company. The BIPS (Boundless Ideas of Skaza Plastics) project allows employees to contribute ideas for expanding Skaza’s portfolio and improving processes.
• We encourage employees to submit their winning projects in the “Every Victory Counts” competition. Winning teams receive special attention and rewards, which boosts motivation for innovation and achieving results.
• The more we work on ourselves, the happier and more successful we become. That’s why we offer a wide range of internal and external training programs, ensuring continuous learning and career growth for our employees.
• We promote the exchange of feedback, as we believe that through praise and opportunities for improvement, we grow together.
• We strengthen focus on good work and increase team cohesion by recording employee praises.
• We emphasize the significant contribution of our “Best Employee” and “Best Manager” in enhancing team efficiency and ensuring technological advancement.
• We provide seated massages and healthy snacks to improve employee well-being.
• By participating in events such as the end-of-year party, picnics, International Women's Day, and the Day of the Dead, as well as the fun activity in November for #RelationshipDay, we strengthen our employees' connection, belonging, and motivation.

Open to New Talent

Skaza currently employs 266 people. We are always open to the best candidates, particularly for technical-sales roles (BDM and TBDM), which are crucial for achieving our sales strategy. We are actively seeking new team members for our production team due to increased order volume and innovative development. We also welcome interns, students, and apprentices who wish to gain experience or work during their holidays, as we actively support the development of young talent. Check our current job openings here: https://www.skaza.com/sl/zaposlitev-kariera

Our positive corporate culture is not just a concept but truly drives success and employee satisfaction. The culture we nurture is key to achieving our strategic goals and ensuring the company’s long-term success.