WELL-BEING
We believe that when people feel good at work, they also do their best work. That’s why we put real effort into supporting the well-being of our employees in many different ways.
At Vatupassi, no one needs to run around unnecessarily – quite literally, since employees can get from place to place on bikes provided by the employer. And if life throws in a few bumps here and there, we offer comprehensive occupational health care and voluntary work ability insurance. Because everyone at Vatupassi has passions outside of machines too, everyone receives ePassi benefits for sports and culture, as well as massage and health services, which can be used however our employees prefer. We also pay a non-smoking bonus to everyone. Yes, even to those who have never smoked!
Employee well-being is measured regularly at Vatupassi. One of the tools we use is eNPS – employee net promoter score – gathered through anonymous staff surveys. In practice, it tells us how likely our employees are to recommend us as a workplace. In the latest survey, our score was +4 (+5 in 2025, +58 in 2024 and +85 in 2023), which is alarmingly low compared to both previous years and the average of pension insurance company Varma at +11 (+19 in 2025). They say that as long as the number stays above zero, things are technically okay. But while the overall trend may be heading downward everywhere, we’re not satisfied with “okay”. Average is not enough for us.
The drop in eNPS has been taken seriously at Vatupassi. We even made our own reality show around the topic, with the goal of improving well-being across the company. And while eNPS is a great indicator, we don’t obsess over a single number. What matters most is that our people feel heard – and that we know how to turn that feedback into better actions and an even better working life.
We have many ways to show care, but we’re not here to tick boxes. 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”. Our Head of HR is also there to support employees in various situations, ensuring that everyone at Vatupassi knows their rights and benefits. 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.
All Vatupassi employees commit to adhering to the company’s ethical guidelines and principles upon joining us.
