Life at Vaisala

Life at Vaisala is shaped by our people, communities, and shared knowledge. Across locations and fields of expertise, you will find many ways to connect with others, contribute, and keep learning. We are building a workplace where everyone can take part, grow, and excel in their careers.

81%

of us feel a sense of purpose from our work

84%

of us are satisfied with Vaisala as a workplace

85%

of us feel encouraged to initiate change

Our people and culture

Life at Vaisala looks different depending on where you are and what you do. Each team and location has its own character and ways of working, connected by our shared purpose and values.

We support local, professional, and interest-based communities. Local communities bring colleagues together through activities, events, and everyday moments beyond their immediate teams. Other communities connect people across roles, locations, and fields of expertise to share knowledge, discuss ideas, and learn from one another. They range from channels for nature and photography to groups focused on topics such as generative AI.

These communities take shape through the people who join them. You can take part in existing activities, share your expertise, or start something new. There are many ways to connect and contribute to life at Vaisala

Purpose-driven and future-proof culture

Our culture consists of three shared behaviors: pioneering, curious, and committed. They describe how we approach our work, make decisions, learn, and work with others.

PIONEERING

We are engaging with energy, pursuing positive lasting impact, and having courage and expertise to challenge conventions. We are not afraid to try new things, innovate, and improve ourselves and our work.

CURIOUS

We are experimenting with joy, drawing inspiration from the world outside, probing, searching, and learning. We are always eager to discover new possibilities, understand different perspectives, and expand our knowledge.

COMMITTED

We are cultivating a caring culture, embracing differences, and doing our individual best for a shared goal. We are dedicated to our customers, colleagues, and communities, and we work together to achieve excellence.

You don't have to fit in to belong

As we help build the world a better place on various walks of life, we also cherish our own people and advocate for an inclusive work life for all. Vaisala aims to be a diversity, equity and inclusion leader in the field of technology.

Vaisala's DEI strategy is realized on four levels, ranging from our vision and awareness building to practical processes and quantitative KPIs.

We believe that diversity, equity, and inclusion thrive when employees have spaces to connect and share perspectives. Through initiatives such as Employee Resource Groups, we have created opportunities for connection, belonging, and employee-led communities.

As we believe that numbers speak louder than words: Our target is to bring our DEI index from 4.0 to 4.25 and DEI index gap from 0.27 to 0.0 by 2030.

We support your learning and development

To support everyone’s growth, we offer many ways to learn and develop. These include internal and external training, e-learning, job rotation, mentoring and coaching, international assignments, and opportunities to work with universities and researchers.

All employees can develop skills in areas such as coaching, self-leadership, and leading change. They can also take part in our global and local mentoring programs.

To help everyone prepare for an AI-ready future, we launched the Vaisala GenAI Academy for all employees. Its courses and resources help people build practical skills and confidence in using generative AI.

Formal programs are only part of how people learn at Vaisala. Development also happens through challenging work, collaboration with colleagues, and opportunities to put new skills into practice.

Team hanging out in Vaisala Keilaniemi office

We take care of our people

Wellbeing is part of everyday work. We support our people’s physical, mental, and social wellbeing throughout their working lives.

Activities and wellbeing benefits vary by location and help you stay active, recover, and connect with colleagues. Examples may include healthcare and insurance services, ergonomics support, exercise and wellbeing benefits, recreational activities, and wellbeing events.

This support also extends to mental wellbeing, at work and beyond. We provide confidential support that is easy to access. Depending on your location, this may include counselling, mental wellbeing services, or employee assistance programs.