Our values, our drive
Core values are at the heart of a strong corporate culture - but only if they are truly lived - from interns to managers and CEOs. At Optimax Energy, we didn't define our values from above, we developed them as a team. About three years ago, we asked ourselves the following questions: What makes us successful as a company? What characterizes our cooperation?
In workshops, discussions and team meetings, we worked out together which principles unite us and which values should serve as our guidelines. This is how our core values were created - authentic, from within the team and firmly anchored in our daily work.
Why are core values important?
Without guidelines, there is no orientation. Core values give us clarity about what is important to us - in our daily interactions, when making decisions and in recruiting.
On the one hand, our values are a promise to our employees that we are creating a working environment in which everyone can grow and make a difference.
On the other hand, our core values also have an enormous external impact - they represent us and help applicants to assess whether we are a good fit and whether they would ultimately like to work with us.
They therefore not only help us to work together even better as a team, but also to find new colleagues who identify with our culture and our way of working (#CulturalFit)
How we live our core values
We strive to actively live our core values and work hard to promote them. And because culture evolves, we regularly challenge our values - to ensure that they continue to reflect what we stand for.
Core values are only effective if they are brought to life. That is why we have formulated our values not as abstract concepts, but as concrete actions.
A few examples from the everyday lives of our colleagues show how we at Optimax Energy make our core values tangible:
We evolve by learning and sharing
“10% of my working time for learning? Sounds good at first, but in practice, it's a game-changer! I really enjoy taking advantage of the opportunity to continue my education during working hours on a regular basis. Last year, I threw myself into CISSP, CCNA and open source DevOps tools - I expand my knowledge exactly where I want to and where it really helps me, and at the same time my projects also benefit from the new skills.” - Lukas, IT Security
Whether it's a new technology, a top certification in your own field or management and soft skills - we have no fixed limits. The professional and personal development of our employees is extremely important to us and is one of our most important values.
We manage ourselves
“From my first day, I was given the freedom and trust to organize my working day and the tasks assigned to me in the way that suited me best. I was also able to look out for new projects, so within my first year I not only participated in initiatives to improve our IT project management, but also sometimes led them.” - Florian, IT working student
We trust that our employees themselves know best how to organize their work and where they can make the greatest contribution. That's why we create a space where they can take responsibility, make their own decisions and get involved where they can make the biggest impact.
We build a trustful community
“With two little kids at home flexibility is worth its weight in gold! I can arrange my working hours so that family and work don't constantly get in the way. That takes a huge amount of stress out of everyday life and makes it a lot more relaxed.“ - Nika, Marketing & Events
Trust is not just an empty phrase for us. It can be seen, for example, in the flexibility we offer our employees and in the support we give each other - both professionally and personally.
Our core values at a glance
Here are the seven values that drive us:
We hire and develop the best – We promote talent - internally and externally.
We manage ourselves – Personal responsibility is our foundation.
We act results-driven – Our focus is on results.
We believe in the potential of failure – Mistakes are opportunities to grow.
We evolve by learning and sharing – Continuous learning moves us forward.
We communicate without barriers – Openness and transparency are our foundation.
We build a trustful community – Trust connects us.
Our conclusion: values unite us
Our core values are more than just words - they are at the heart of our corporate culture. They show how we work together, what drives us and why Optimax Energy is a special place to work.
Would you like to find out more about our core values? Have a look here!
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