Vinnova named Sweden's most equal and healthiest employer in 2024

Vinnova has received awards in two of three possible categories.

– We are very happy and proud of the award. It is a testament to long-term and joint work in which everyone at Vinnova is involved and contributes every day, says Havva Ilhan, HR Manager at Vinnova.

The results from the Key Institute are based on data on sick leave, sick leave rates, salary structures, management representation and equal career opportunities, among other things.

Vinnova tops both the gender equality index and the health index, and is thus awarded as both the most gender-equal and the healthiest employer in Sweden.

In addition, Vinnova also has good results in the third category, attractive employer index, with ten percent.

Gender equality and health go hand in hand

Gender equality and health are important factors for people to thrive, feel included and be able to contribute fully.
– The work on gender equality takes place both structurally and culturally, including through gender mainstreaming and active measures throughout the organization, says Havva Ilhan.

Almost 100 percent healthy employees

One of the factors particularly highlighted in the survey is Vinnova's low sick leave. Almost all employees have fewer than five sick days per year on a maximum of three occasions.

Through flexible working methods, access to wellness and recovery, and leadership based on trust, good conditions are created for health and engagement.

– I believe that a contributing factor is also the culture we have built at Vinnova. A culture that was not created from the top down, but where employees shaped the workplace with their commitment and responsibility, says Havva Ilhan.

And continues:

–At the same time, we are aware that low sick leave does not automatically mean that everyone is well. We need to be vigilant for signals and therefore continue to have an open and trusting dialogue also about absence. That is how we together create a sustainable work environment.

A workplace in constant development

We will continue to work to ensure that Vinnova is an attractive and sustainable workplace.
– We are proud - but far from done. An attractive and sustainable workplace is something we build together every day, concludes Havva Ilhan.