That's KSB
Companies today compete worldwide for the best employees and those that are considered attractive employers have the competitive advantage. But it’s not only how well a job pays that matters. KSB offers much more to its employees and applicants.
“We are pleased to have been able to help make people’s lives a little bit better.”
Christina Goh, Engineer, Singapore
Making a difference together! Christina Goh and her colleagues at KSB Singapore believe in the power of community and giving something back. They decided to support a charitable organisation and donated food to families in need. A very rewarding feeling for the team.
“We are grateful for the many experiences we had in a different culture.”
Kevin Michalsky and Dustin Schröder, Trainees, Halle (Saale), Germany
Visits overseas broaden your horizons: Kevin Michalsky and Dustin Schröder worked at KSB’s location in Pune, India, during a threeweek work placement. The two trainees were able to gain their first experience of international cooperation.
Successful companies not only need to attract skilled employees, they also need to retain, motivate and ideally inspire them. It helps to be perceived as an attractive employer with a distinctive and lively corporate culture. KSB has a low staff turnover rate and long job tenures – quite an achievement with over 16,000 employees around the globe. But what exactly is it that makes the company so attractive? What stands out with KSB?
Many minds, many ideas
KSB employees are dedicated to serving the company’s customers at production locations, sales offices and service centres on all continents. The internationally operating Group offers a variety of career opportunities, including periods of time abroad for interesting jobs and training courses. The range of training options offers employees excellent prospects for personal development.
Diversity is an asset for any enterprise. Employing many different people leads to a rich variety of perspectives and ideas, which also brings benefits for customers. At KSB, individuals from many countries and cultures work closely together. The way we cooperate with each other and deal with customers and other partners are informed by our values: trust, honesty, responsibility, professionalism and appreciation. Another important factor is that managers behave openly, fairly and reliably towards their employees.
“I keep fit and help to protect the environment with my KSB-leased bike.”
Gisela Herold, Project Manager Spare Parts, Pegnitz, Germany
Employees in Germany use the company’s cycle-to-work scheme which provides over 700 bicycles, one of which is used by Gisela Herold. KSB leases the bike and she rides it to work and during her free time. It’s a sustainable, climate-friendly and healthy way to get around!
Team spirit makes it happen
Almost anything can be achieved together. KSB employees also have this positive attitude and appreciate the strong team spirit that can be found in all of the company’s departments and countries. Perhaps this is why KSB is known by many customers as a problem solver that can overcome any challenges.
People today want their work to make a meaningful contribution to something important. Many KSB employees also share this feeling. Through its pumps, valves and support services, the company ensures that people’s basic needs are met. For example, KSB products can help to enable a reliable supply of clean drinking water, the purification of waste water or a stable energy supply.
“I am grateful for the opportunity to expand my knowledge and gain new perspectives.”
Anatoly Sokolov, Service engineer, Almaty, Kazakhstan
As part of a global training programme, service specialist Anatoly Sokolov from Kazakhstan visited the KSB SupremeServ workshop in Abu Dhabi in the United Arab Emirates. His time there provided him with new specialist knowl- edge in theory and practice.
An eye on the future
Sustainability has been an important pillar in KSB’s corporate strategy for over 150 years, including dealing responsibly with natural resources, the environment and employees, as well as social commitment. Many people identify with this approach to sustainability.
Additional benefits besides remuneration increase the attractiveness of companies as employers and KSB offers numerous extra perks such as sports activities and health initiatives as well as flexible working time models. This helps to support the balance between work and private life.
“As a team, we are unbeatable, and I really appreciate that.”
Daisy Ong’ondo, Service engineer, Nairobi, Kenya
Have fun together, experience success together: Daisy Ong’ondo participated in a team event with her colleagues in Kenya. At KSB, team initiatives like this take place all over the world.
“Happy employees make me happy.”
Xaver Hausner, Chief Engagement Officer, Frankenthal, Deutschland
Xaver Hausner is known at KSB as the “Global Happiness Manager”. His job is to ensure that employees are happy and satisfied in their work. Together with his global team, Hausner is responsible for the well-being of more than 16,000 KSB employees. He is particularly impressed with the team spirit in the company.
