Question session with international employee
Minnovation in Skellefteå had the opportunity to interview one of our employees who came to a wintry and cold northern Sweden in february 2021. How a relocation can be to northern Swedens climate from Turkey in the middle of the winter - in a pandemic.
Due to GDPR we will not print our employees name.
Question session:
How long have you been working for Minnovation in Sweden?
- Since February in 2021, so almost two years in Skellefteå municipality.
What was it like start working in Sweden as a country?
- When i arrived to Sweden 2021 it was in the middle of the pandemic, so that was quite difficult. Today its easier.
What has been difficult with all the authorites?
- Due to the Ukraine situation it has been to obtaining the second work permit, as Minnovation helped me with.
How has Minnovation worked as a support function in the new country?
- When needed they have supported me well. Most recently Minnovation in Skellefteå helped me reopen my bank account that the bank had blocked, at first the bank told me to send an letter to Stockholm and this was on a friday. But Minnovation followed me to the bank resolved the situation for me. Very appreciated.
Do you like the nordic winter with the nordic lights?
- Yes i really do, Unfortunately i was nog lucky enough to see full nordic lights despite spending three winters
What is the best thing with Minnovation?
- Providing needed documents, visa ( work permit ) and support function when needed.
Would you recommend others to work together with Minnovation?
- Yes, I do recommend others this opportunity
If you are interested in which work opportunities Minnovation can offer you,
register your candidate profile at this link and we will contact you when we have something that matches your profile.
Link: https://minnov.recman.no/register.php
Clear integration is essential for long-term growth
Integration are the essential cornerstones of Minnovation's business concept, says founder and Group President Min Li-Danielsson. We recruit staff from whole Asia and European countries both with national and international competencies.
It is important that new employees feel at home here and not only for the individual, but also for the long-term perspective of the company and the entire industry. Therefore, we provide what we call an "all inclusive" package for those we recruit here, i.e. international specialists with expertise that is currently lacking in Sweden. We help them with all conditions, school places, at doctor's appointments, activities where you can make friends et c. To a greater extent we want them to feel part of our society.
She is originally from China and has a career spanning over 20 years with managerial HR roles in large international companies. Competence combined with contacts in Asia sparked the idea that the international recruitment work could be made more efficient. Minnovations development has exceeded expectations with a team that really lives up to expectations.
Above you can see when Min Li- Danielsson awarded the prize as Supergazelle of Sweden 2022 in december together with CEO of Minnovation and minister of integration Johan Pehrson from the Swedish government.
Photo: Oscar Olsson
Winner of Dagens industri's annual growth award – we are very proud!
It's fantastic! We have been named Sweden's fastest growing company and have been awarded the Supergazell of the Year award by Dagens industri. Our CEO Peter Åberg summarizes below why we have succeeded so well as a recruitment and staffing company, plus how Minnovation's sustainable business model creates the greatest possible value for both the company and the customers.
We have increased our sales by over 2500% in the last 4 years and this year we are doubling our sales. Achieving exceptional results requires courage, intensive planning, leadership and team development along with clear financial goals. Through the power of elaborate sustainable recruitment services, Minnovation contributes to a sustainable future. We are contacted by customers all over the world, many of whom are large industrial companies.
As CEO, I am proud to lead Minnovation's team with a strong focus on clear leadership, sales, quality development and profitability. Getting different cultures in the company to work together is a big step for success where the success of the team is the key to profitability.
We work hard with our recruitment and staffing services in Minnovation. Minnovation's business model is to sustainably create the greatest possible value in the company and for our customers. This is achieved with responsible personnel management and resource efficiency. We have a developed code of conduct which:
Responsibility: where we take responsibility for each other, future generations and nature. When we take responsibility, learn more and have fun, we do a better job.
Excellence: We always strive to exceed expectations, by improving ourselves, our products and our services to create a sustainably profitable and renewable future.
Respect: for our colleagues, customers and business partners goes without saying. Treating people as equals and showing mutual respect promotes cooperation and allows us to develop - as people and as a company.
The industrial establishment in northern Sweden – now over 300 employees
Are you curious to know how Minnovation operates in practice? Let´s take the industrial establishment in northern Sweden and Skellefteå as an example, where we currently have 250 employees.
Today we’re one of the most important suppliers of the green energy transition as we provide staffing and recruitment to our customers in the manufacturing, installation and healthcare industries. We support with all necessary community contact to get the business going and for the new employees to have the right opportunities for a permanent relocation in society.
In addition, we help our customers with various practical tasks that need to be carried out by a foreign company operating in Sweden. It can be everything from making sure that employees have Swedish bank accounts to handling questions about work environment and labor law.
Still have questions about how we work – just contact us and we can explain and discuss your case.
Creating social meeting rooms for our employees
– Being an employee at Minnovation is being part of something bigger. Today, we operate in nine European countries and keep growing as our collaborations expand. Every effort counts with our employees as the most important part, Jens Pihlblad, Marketing Manager.
Jens Pihlblad has been active in Skellefteå’s community for many years. Mostly with societal activities such as sports, something he describes as creating a sense of joy and togetherness, regardless of culture or background. Apart from that, he’s the Marketing Manager at Minnovation International, creating opportunities for clients to reach a sustainable and long-term supply of skills and, at the same time, develop the local
integration.
– I’m passionate about creating a sense of mutual belonging in our society. One of the most important parts of my job is ensuring the quality of our process in the labor market, focusing on social integration. And of course to create collaborations that enable relocation of our employees that, in the long run, contribute to the municipalities’ increased population and growth, locally and regionally, Jens says.
Minnovation ensures the supply of skills with the foundation of creating an equation evenly distributed to socially important functions such as healthcare, industries, and growing private business — a circular chain that is sustainable and long-term. Jens explains:
– In northern Sweden today, for example, it’s difficult to find the right candidates for vacancies for local staffing companies. But with our global network, we ensure competence supply and recruitment both locally and internationally, creating opportunities and growth for our customers, Jens says and continues:
– Regardless of whether we have an employee down in Falun who moves to the northern parts of the country, it’s the same process we carry out as with someone from the rest of Europe. By creating social meeting rooms for our employees, they enter society more quickly, which creates a liking for society and culture. We do this for our employees but can also help our clients with their integration work.
You can find more information about how we can help companies and employee on the links down below.
Proud partners of Expats and Friends!
Did you know that we’re proud partners of Expats and Friends? It’s a non-profit organization in Skellefteå, creating opportunities for both new and old locals to meet and connect.
We’ve had “fika” at the social language café, gone to hockey matches and watched the Nordic lights together. We take integration in society seriously and see it as a business-critical investment; when we succeed with that, our business will be sustainable in the long run.
Visit Expats and Friends website for more information.