In three rolesIn a cooperative company, the role and position of staff differ from those in other companies. We are all not only employees, but also customers and owners. What does this triple role mean in practice?Naturally, we work to earn our daily living. At PKO, our goal is to ensure that everyone earns a living wage and, if they so wish, can build their entire career within the cooperative.However, each of our jobs also has a broader, important impact far beyond just earning a living. We don’t work to generate profits for a handful of owners. We work to deliver high-quality services and tangible benefits to our extensive community of co-op members, including ourselves.Our work also makes it possible to maintain and strengthen the wellbeing and vitality of the entire region. As a cooperative enterprise, PKO takes responsibility for the broad-based development of its home region.As customers, outside working hours, we have the opportunity to enjoy top-quality services provided by our own employer. The range of services is truly diverse. We benefit not only from the advantages of being co-op members, but also from benefits aimed specifically at staff, which are the best in Finland.Employees’ voices are heardAs co-op members, we can make a difference. At PKO, special attention is paid to messages from staff and administration when decisions are made. In our workplace communities, everyone is encouraged and free to share their opinions, give constructive feedback and suggest improvements. We can be sure that everyone is treated fairly and justly.In a cooperative company, the highest decision-making power lies with democratically elected governing bodies. Staff members, like all co-op members, may stand as candidates in the elections to the Council of Representatives, and two seats on the Supervisory Board are always reserved for staff representatives. To fully carry out its social responsibility, PKO must operate profitably. Only profitable operations enable investments, employment and various forms of social responsibility. As PKO strives for efficiency and strong results, it considers the work of skilled staff its most important success factor. We all benefit tangibly from strong results, as all staff members are covered by performance-based pay.Through their triple role, our staff plays a vital role in a positive cycle that benefits a wide community. When our own team is satisfied with their work, it shows in the quality and professionalism of our service, resulting in a positive shopping experience for the customer. As these experiences continue to accumulate, sales will increase. This contributes to great results. Profitable business operations make it possible to further develop existing services and create entirely new ones. Ultimately, all the people of North Karelia benefit from this.
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PKO offers a wide variety of ordinary jobs, along with exceptionally nice coworkers, unusually good employee benefits, and exceptional career paths.Exceptionally good workplace atmosphere
We work together and no coworkers are left behind. 91 % our employees recommend us as a workplace.
