What does Prohoc stand for?
Aligning company values with daily work and what matters to our employees in Prohoc is essential for us. Values create a pillar for us to lean on in our daily activities as our guiding principles.
Prohoc was born to care. What started as a support for local sports life over 20 years ago has evolved over the years into a global growth company. One thing has stayed in Prohoc DNA from the beginning: Care. Only by taking better care of each other can we grow as humans and as a company. Care is at the center of everything we do. It’s the core of our success. The four chosen culture pillars were all built around the care. These values together form the foundation for Prohoc filled with purpose, care, growth, and success.
Our values
We care for each other
Team stands for both work, family, friends and partnerships. Through collaboration and teamwork, we reach new heights. As the saying goes, “Alone we can do so little; together we can do so much.” The value of “Team” reminds us that we are not alone in our endeavors. Working together with a diverse group of individuals brings a wealth of perspectives, skills, and experiences to the table. It fosters innovation, builds trust, and promotes a sense of belonging. In a strong team, each member complements the others, creating a synergy that guides us towards collective success.
“The value Team is very visible in Prohoc. We Prohocians are just like a one big family; we care about our people and we all help our customers to succeed. In my own work I always try my best to build good relationships and collaboration both with our people as well as customers. I strongly believe that together we can do so much more, and co-operation is the key.
Sakari Seppänen, Lead Operations
We care for excellence
Integrity refers to commitment to moral and ethical principles even when no one is watching. It is like a compass that keeps us on the right path. The value of “Integrity” is a reminder that honesty, accountability, and moral courage are the cornerstones for excellence. Choosing to act with integrity builds trust, respect, and credibility, both with ourselves and customers.
“Value Integrity is part of my daily work constantly as I work with quality management. I review our current policies and working practices, investigate possible deviations to ensure right ways of working. I build integrity through common discussion as I feel integrity is also about sharing same understanding of our practices. In addition, supporting and guiding people to work according to agreed policies in important.“
Pauliina Finne, Quality & Development Lead
We care for our customer’s success
The value of “Make It Happen” stands for achieving our goals and professional pride. It requires determination, resilience, and commitment. Making it happen is about setting clear goals, creating a plan, and putting in the hard work. It’s about embracing challenges as opportunities and learning from setbacks. It’s about continuously taking steps, no matter how small, towards our common goals.
“Make it happen in my own work means I take care of the customer order diligently and I always take care even the most difficult or time-consuming tasks the best way I can. If there is any unclarities in orders I contact the customer right away to find out details, so I can continue my work quickly. Make it happen value is also visible in my personal life, as I’m the one in our family who always takes care of all arrangements and schedules.“
Merja Huhmarsalo, Marking Solutions Specialist
We care for happier workdays
Well-being was one of the core values selected by most people. This value reminds us to take care of ourselves, families, and colleagues. Wellbeing is about finding a work life balance, managing stress, and nurturing relationships, but also in Prohoc humor and learning were seen as important well-being elements. By investing in our wellbeing, we recharge our spirits, making us better equipped to pursue our ambitions and support those around us.
“Wellbeing value is part of my days many ways. I cycle to work every day. Lunch and coffee breaks together with colleagues bring energy during the workday and the best thing is that you get to know your colleagues much better which builds great team spirit and sense of belonging. For me wellbeing is also about caring others, that’s why committing to common ways of working for example meeting practices is important.”
Jussi Sulkakoski, Business Controller
The Power of Values
The chosen values inspire us to be our best selves, to create positive change, and to make a difference as the journey goes forward. “When values are aligned to serve our mission and strategy and when they are connected to employees’ own personal values, they serve as a lighthouse to attract employees and guide them to do their best both professionally and personally” says Johanna Hämäläinen, Prohoc Chief Human Resources Officer and continues “the most difficult part is still a head of us as values don’t become real unless we put a lot of effort to align them into our daily working. This requires hard work and attention especially from our leaders, however we are sure it will be worth it.
