The work environments we create not only contribute to the success of other organisations, but also to our own. We want our employees to carry out their jobs with positive energy and enjoyment. This is reflected in having the opportunity to achieve challenging goals, feeling appreciated and being able to exert influence, for example.

It goes without saying that, as an Ahrend employee, you will experience what a vitalising work environment is like better than anyone else. This is why we launched an ongoing survey into employee satisfaction and vitality within our organisation in 2020. We asked our employees which words they associate with vitality in their work and work environment.

We derived four main cultural values from their responses:

• Connection
• Responsibility
• Craftsmanship
• Vitality

These cultural values are reflected in our day to day work, the interaction with colleagues, managers and clients as well as in the performance cycle. Together, these cultural values form the foundation of our vitalising work environment. 

Code of business conduct

Royal Ahrend strives towards a business culture in which integrity and compliance are the norm. Our Code of Business Conduct, educates our employees about human rights, moral behaviour, labour circumstances, the environment and anti-corruption. The Code of Business Conduct describes Royal Ahrend’s position and policy towards ethics, legislation and business behaviour for all our employees. All Royal Ahrend employees are expected to comply with these ethical codes and receive regular training on these topics. Management is expected to display exemplary behaviour. In addition to our Code of Business Conduct, we pursue a speak-up and whistle-blower policy to encourage our employees to report any violations of ethical behaviour. This is put into practice by the installation of an integrity committee and confidants.