People

Diversity in focus

We are well aware that a homogeneous business concept, such as ours, requires a heterogeneous culture in order to succeed. Therefore, we work continuously to improve diversity management, including diversity of gender, age, ethnic background, and sexual orientation.

Strengthening The Tele2 Way

Tele2 puts a lot of effort into communicating and reinforcing its corporate values. During 2009, all managers participated in a two-day workshop on the subject of becoming effective ambassadors for the Tele2 culture throughout the organisation. A web-based interactive e-learning application was subsequently launched, which is mandatory for all employees. The course covers the company’s core values and how they are integrated in the business.

Diversity

During 2009, Tele2’s Swedish operations had 68 percent male and 32 percent female employees. The average age was 37.8 years with a spread from 20 to 66.

Tele2’s Gender Diversity Plan builds on four pillars: recruitment and training, pay and bonuses, health and work training, and balance of family and work lives. We measure gender equality through tracking data and employee surveys. During 2009, the share of women employees went from 31 to 3 percent. The share of women on the Tele2 AB Board of Directors is 25 percent. The share of women on the Tele2 AB Executive Management Team is 12.5 percent.

Employees from more than 35 different nationalities presently work in Tele2’s organisation. Tele2 strives to reflect the diversity of the customer base; we think this mix will strengthen our business.

We want to provide equal career opportunities for employees regardless of sex, age, religion, ethnic background or sexual orientation. We focus on developing and maintaining diversity within the company through activities in the areas of recruitment, employer branding, competence development, compensation and benefits and the working environment.

Well-being, health and safety

In Sweden, health and safety performance is measured and monitored by the Working Environment Committee and is reported to the management team twice a year.

In the spring of 2008, Tele2 Sweden initiated a human resources project with the objective of introducing health management in the organisation. The purpose is to develop preventive measures within healthcare and the working environment. The project was implemented during spring 2009.