Wilo among the most sought-after employers in Germany

Dortmund-based technology specialist ranks highly in scientific study

Dortmund. WILO SE, a Dortmund-based manufacturer of pumps and pump system solutions, is among the most sought-after employers in Germany, according to the latest findings of a scientific study conducted by the F.A.Z. Institute and the Hamburg Institute for Management and Economic Research (IMWF). The study examined the 5,000 largest companies in Germany across 132 industries, with 507 of them making it into the ranking. In the mechanical engineering category, the technology specialist Wilo ranked fourth, leading the largest subgroup of the study, which included 36 companies. The scientific investigation analyzed, among other things, how attractive a company is perceived as an employer. The basis for this was the communication about the respective employer on the internet - including Twitter, Facebook, online media, forums, blogs, communities, and review platforms. "We are naturally delighted to receive such confirmation of the excellent performance of our employer brand," explained Wilo's Chairman of the Management Board and CEO, Oliver Hermes. The study's findings are a renewed confirmation of the importance of fair treatment of employees and the essential nature of nurturing corporate values and culture. "Companies have a great responsibility in this regard, both towards their employees and society as a whole," added Oliver Hermes. "Not least against the backdrop of digital transformation and the resulting increased demand for highly skilled professionals, such factors often make the difference in deciding for or against a company."

Central role of corporate culture

In addition to external perception, the further investigation also examined specific measures within the company: market-oriented remuneration, good career opportunities, and the company's economic performance were among the criteria, as were a good corporate culture, flexible working hours, and job security. "Through numerous conversations with employees and applicants, we know that it is primarily the so-called 'soft factors' that turn a well-established company into an attractive and desirable employer," said Wilo's Head of Human Resources, Patrick Niehr. "Against this background, the study's results are both an accolade and an incentive for us to continue on the path we have taken."