Part 1 – Who we are

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“We have always gone the extra mile to ensure that the strategies we design, the concepts we crystallise, the campaigns and creative solutions we come up with, have maximum impact. Now the goal is clear and shared by all. The sustainability crisis is challenging our entire economic system, our concept of well-being, our very existence.

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We believe that business is the key to the solution. Without new business models and compelling brand stories, people cannot be persuaded to change their lifestyles and society cannot be persuaded to reform its structures. Not fast enough and not on a large enough scale. Science has already done its part, everyone knows what needs to be done. Now we need to influence people’s opinions and attitudes. Get people to think, motivate them to change, inspire them to get involved. That’s what we’ve always been best at.”

 

Perttu CEO

_{(Photo: B for good leaders summit gathered us + 1200 other leaders from 50 different countries together to Amsterdam in May 2023.)}
 

Story

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There is a holistic way and an existing community for the companies that really want to create better business for planet, people, communities and people. So here we are – we are helping other companies and organizations to respond possibility to make better business and we still can use our creative roots. For the change – we have to inspire the customers, stakeholders, workers to join in. 

 

_{(Photo of the clock tower of the railway station)}

Proud to 

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It means we meet the highest verified standards of social & environmental performance, transparency & accountability. 

We have two B Leaders who are trained to help others to join the movement. *Why B Corp? We promise you, this one is a good one.

_{(In the photo, Markus is enjoying a spring day in the wilderness of Kilpisjärvi)}

Vision

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Let’s face it: doing business as usual is not enough. As our biggest impact comes from our customers, we are committed to help their businesses – to empower people – to create the regenerative world.

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Impact Strategy

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1. Wake up

know what your impact is today 

 

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2. Grow up

develop your actions to minimize negative impacts and maximize the positive ones

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Environmental Programme

(coming soon)

Values

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Create a positive handprint

Every project is an opportunity for us to change things for the better, at team level or on a global scale. We always aim for the biggest possible impact.

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Let’s have some fun

The world is not changed by intimidation or blame, but by inspiring people to get involved. We cherish freedom, courage and playfulness.

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Increase peace of mind

Respectful communication and responsible attitude allow us to choose balance instead of rushing around. Either we run the day, or the day runs us.

 

_{(Photo: Hey, we have similar clothes, Rasmus and Hanna noticed)}

What is it like to work at Fabrik?

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Fabrik is a community that offers you the opportunity to make a difference in changing the world for the better. But it doesn't come easy. There are many demands, and the continuous development is essential. This work is good for ambitious, curious, and self-initiative people.

For our people the most meaningful things are:

• ”Good feedback, customers' confidence in your work, small places changing the world & people's thinking, open debate on important issues.”

• ”Be part of this journey. I see promoting responsible business as a job I really want to do.”

• ”A new focus, direction, leadership, the opportunity to be the change and the example.”

• ”Making real progress towards your goals and gaining access to concrete tools through B Leader Training and the contacts made there”

 

Highlights from our staff survey December 2022

_{(Photo is from the filming of the brand film made by Fabrik for the Helsinki Central Railway Station)}

Part 2 – HOW WE WORK

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Teams

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We are divided into four teams. This gives us agility and flexibility. Here you can meet the team leaders – ask anything, they respond to the best of their ability and with a big heart.

It’s Lean

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Data Collection

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We do a lot of data gathering and measuring for our customers but also of our own actions and impact.

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External

Output = At the end of each project we do a smaller pulse survey with our clients to see what has gone well and what we can do better in the future.

Everyday Principles

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Benefits

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• All apply to all fabrik employees. Including part-time employees.

• All employees at Fabrik are entitled to an E-passi. The amount of the e-passi is 125 € / 6 months (recharged in January and July) and includes exercise and wellness services

• Employment Relationship bike: we have signed a contract with GoByBike. All permanent and temporary employees are now eligible to purchase an employee bike through the service. The amount is deducted from the salary in monthly installments.

• All the workers are insured with leisure time personal accident insurance.

• Extensive occupational health care, available throughout Finland.

• The bonus is payed in January of every year and is margin-targeted, meaning that by reducing purchases, finding additional sales and doing things efficiently, we can all contribute to success.

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The induction process

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• before recruitment

• recruitment phase

• before starting work (preboarding)

• reception and first day

• first week [orientation]

• first month [onboarding]

• end of probationary period

• end of employment

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• We have called our processes with clients: employer branding, compote responsibility development, sales, account management, creative design. 

• At the moment, we are doing a work-life balance programme at the moment.

• Success is not about achieving the goals but about every step into the right direction.

Ergonomic Policies

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Ergonomics makes it easier to work. Things that we should consider every now and then:

• Vary your working posture throughout the day and maintain a good working posture

• Take a break from sitting by standing up at least every 30 minutes

• Sit in a good position: Keep your heels on the floor, lean on the backrest of the chair, keep forearms supported on chair arms or table at 90° angle

• Adjust the height of the desk, the chair, and lighting to the workstation

• Your body needs a wide range of movement

• Recreational exercise helps you to recover from the working day

• Constant repetition of the same movement can cause pain and strain injuries

• Your own fitness has an impact on how stressed you feel

• In our office we have stand-up tables, stand-up cushions, gymnastics balls, etc – let’s use them intentionally

• Our work is supported by a wide range of occupational health services from a private provider. Our contract also includes physiotherapeutic services. So, let’s ask for help with a low threshold

Weekly Planning

Virtual Work with Environmental Focus

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Teleworking is not only efficient and sometimes relaxing, but also an ecological choice. But to be ecological, we have to be more focused. For example, keep all driving to a minimum on a teleworking day – prefer walking and cycling if possible! Here are some principles to consider when teleworking.

• We use paperless virtual offices 

• We recycle – at home and at the office

• We prefer environmentally friendly products and practices

• Reduce energy usage and purchase energy that is produced from and buy energy from renewable sources locally, if available

• Use an energy efficient room as home office

• Set the heating to 19–21°C and use a thermostat programmer to control the timing of heating

• Use long life efficient bulbs or LED lamps and light dimmers on all wall, ceiling and desk mounted appliances

• Use “task lighting” by lighting just the working area at a higher level and providing background lighting at a lower level for the rest of the space, to minimise the amount of electric light being used

• Check energy ratings before purchasing new appliances and equipment

• Turn off all electrical devices in the office at the end of each working session (lights, computers, printers)

• Working tools are recycled via office, otherwise you can check more info for e-waste here: https://www.kierratys.info/saehkoelaitteet/

Ability to Work

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It is important that you only work when you are healthy, for yourself and so as not to infect others. If an employee gets sick, he or she may stay home for two days with informing their supervisor. For sick leave of more than two days, there must be either a nurse's or doctor’s certificate from the third day of illness (the certificate also includes temporary sick leave due to the child’s illness from the third day) for a total of 1-9 days.

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We work in an industry where mental wellbeing is everything. As a community, we keep an eye on everyone's wellbeing and are sensitive to any signs of exhaustion. The main responsibility for this lies with the management team and their caring for work-life balance. Occupational health also covers the services of a psychologist if necessary.

Keep Things Tidy

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When using the kitchen or the meeting rooms, the guidelines are clear: Your mother doesn’t work here.

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• Don’t leave extra stuff in the office

• In a tidy environment, thoughts run faster

• Put used dishes in the dishwasher, start the full machine

• Remove clean dishes from the dishwasher

• Take a full rubbish bag to the bin and put a new bag in its place

• Take your old food out of the fridge

• Take lunch boxes back home (limited cupboard space in the kitchen)

• Always recycle

 

_{(In the photo, Mikael and his hobby)}

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