At EIT Climate-KIC, we pride ourselves on fostering a work environment that values collaboration, flexibility, and personal growth. Here’s a glimpse into what it’s like working with us:
a. Remote-First Philosophy:
We embrace a remote-first culture, understanding that productivity and innovation thrive in diverse environments. Whether you’re working from the comfort of your home, a local café, or one of our offices, we believe in providing the flexibility you need to do your best work.
b. No Micromanagement:
We trust our team members to excel in their roles and empower them to take ownership of their projects. We value autonomy and encourage our employees to bring their unique perspectives and ideas to the table.
c. Continuous Learning Opportunities:
Your professional development is a priority for us, and we provide resources and support to help you stay ahead in your field.
d. Flexibility in Schedules:
We accommodate the diverse needs of our team members. Maybe you need to pick up your kids, go to the dentist or finish early for a concert you want to attend. We expect that you arrange this with your team to avoid any clashes with work commitments. We focus on results, allowing you to balance work commitments with personal life. Flexibility also includes part-time work – currently about 18% of our employees work part-time.
e. Work-Life Balance:
Maintaining a healthy work-life balance is essential for long-term success and happiness. We encourage our employees to prioritize their well-being. We believe that a balanced life contributes to creativity, innovation, and overall job satisfaction.
f. Inclusive and Collaborative Culture:
Diversity is at the heart of our success. We celebrate and embrace differences, fostering an inclusive and collaborative culture where every voice is heard. We have a Justice, Equality, Diversity and Inclusivity (JEDI) employee group that works hard to ensure that we challenge ourselves to walk the talk.
g. Recharge Break:
The whole company closes down in the last week of the year so that everyone can truly switch off. This is on top of your annual leave allowance and local public holidays.
h. 5 Additional Days for Personal Development
We are passionate about continuous learning and want you to be able to take the necessary time off dedicated to your professional growth. Whether it is a training course or a seminar, the choice is yours – you have 5 days per year to spend on your growth.
i. 90 Days Working from Anywhere
As long as it’s from a similar time zone and 80% of daily working time overlaps with the rest of your team (what we call the “80/20 rule”), you can request to work from any country for up to 90 working days per year.
j. Gender-Neutral, Paid New Parental Leave
We provide a supportive and inclusive framework for our colleagues to take time off to bond with and care for their new-born or adopted child. We also support employees with family caregiving responsibilities. In jurisdictions which only offer limited paid time-off, EIT Climate-KIC will top up the paid time-off entitlements to enable parents to have at least 16 weeks off on full pay in case of the birth, adoption or fostering of a child.
k. Personal Leave
We recognize the significance of providing employees with the flexibility to address important personal circumstances that may arise. This includes, but is not limited to, bereavement, marriage/divorce, and moving house.
You can get a sample of what life at EIT Climate-KIC is like by following our LinkedIn page and taking a peek at our LinkedIn Life.