03 | 2021 Sanna Valkeejärvi
When talking about working life, there is a lot of talk about the meaning of work, values and managing people. But in how many places is it just words in a strategy? Talking to some of Kipinä's associates about their values and Kipinä's culture, I found that at Kipinä, people genuinely feel good and subscribe to the company's values.
”My personal values and desire for meaningful work aligned with Kipinä already during the interviews. Over the past few months, I've been able to confirm that I've genuinely found a place with like-minded individuals, where values are more than just corporate buzzwords.” – Juha Inkinen
Kari and Olli view Kipinä's culture as a campfire circle where everyone has a purpose and everyone's contribution matters. The campfire circle symbolizes an environment where everyone is heard and encouraged to share their thoughts.
"These are very special times in our working lives. The culture of Kipinä is emerging in an era where telecommuting is the norm and there are no rigid structures in the company. But in the midst of this, there is a relaxed and supportive atmosphere. We all have a clear vision of how things should be done, and everyone has the courage to speak their mind, because it has been clear from the start that everyone at Kipinä is equal." - Tony Repo
Kipinä aims to be a fair, open company that respects equality and well-being while remaining profitable. For our experts, Kipinä strives to provide the ultimate environment to ignite ideas and develop high-quality solutions for clients' digital projects. The right culture and operating environment support this success.
"I feel that a certain humanity in the way things are done and the way people's different life stages are taken into account is really important. These things are also talked about openly. Kipinä is a company that aims to make people feel well. " - Nora Lindahl
Kipinä is a group of skilled and experienced professionals for whom empowerment, shared decision-making, low-level organisation and a good workplace spirit are important. Kipinä supports professionals by creating just the right culture in the company.
"Kipinä's culture is immediate and open. We talk about things directly and without any twists and turns. It's been great to see that all shareholders are on the same page and on an equal footing, and that decisions are made together, listening to and valuing each other." - Juha Inkinen
"There is no need to sugar-coat things in Kipinä. Openness, debate and decision-making are as promised. People are genuinely treated as people. In joint meetings, people are confident and willing to share their ideas with the whole group because the atmosphere is safe." - Nora Lindahl
”Kipinä's culture is warm and positive. Even though we are still building things from the ground up, it is wonderful to do it together. We also discuss collectively what kind of people fit our team and culture.” – Tomas Günther
Mutual trust and shared goals are embedded in Kipinä's culture, alongside a healthy and balanced lifestyle. Everyone is committed to doing their best on a daily basis.
"It is important to work together. We have people in Kipinä who have a clear vision of how to do the work, and this is brought out in meetings and in daily discussions. In an open culture, everyone has a direct say in decisions, and that's how you see things moving forward." - Tony Repo
To conclude, let's return to the campfire circle and the values and concepts associated with it.
Transparency. Fairness. Being part of the team. Transparency. More than a job. Accepting different people and ideas. When you talk to people in Kipinä, these really aren't just strategy talk.
In Kipinä, all shareholders decide together, everything is transparent and open, and people treat each other with respect. These things together create a place where it's safe, fair and fun to work without friction.