Working at Saint-Gobain
Invent yourself. Reshape the world.
This is our motto for welcoming all new employees who are working with us to create a better world full of new, innovative and sustainable living spaces. In one of the most innovative companies in the world. There are many reasons for choosing Saint-Gobain as an employer. We have listed the most important ones on this page.
CULTURE & VALUES
The world is changing at a rapid pace with far-reaching effects on society and our markets. These changes are causing us to rethink our business models and question our way of working.
Our attitudes reflect who we are - in other words, our DNA - and the direction we need to move in.
These are our five Saint-Gobain Attitudes:
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CULTIVATE CUSTOMER INTIMACY: Focus on our customers
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ACT AS AN ENTREPRENEUR: Ambitious goals, setting priorities, clear rules
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INNOVATE: Acquiring new knowledge, developing things together
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BE AGILE: Acting proactively and quickly, living digitalization
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BUILD AND ENGAGING CULTURE: Being open-minded and acting respectful, also in change
The five Saint-Gobain Attitudes concern all employees of the Group. They reflect both our heritage and our desire to create fascinating living spaces and improve our daily lives. By putting our attitudes into practice every day, we can make our goal a reality.
Our claim
At Saint-Gobain, we have defined principles that apply to all employees worldwide and are lived as fundamental components of our values:
Principles of Conduct
- PROFESSIONAL COMMITMENT
- RESPECT FOR OTHERS
- INTEGRITY
- LOYALTY
- SOLIDARITY
Principles of Action
- RESPECT FOR THE LAW
- CARING FOR THE ENVIRONMENT
- WORKER HEALTH AND SAFETY
- EMPLOYEE RIGHTS
EHS - Environment, Health & Safety
EHS is a management system that takes a holistic approach to the individual systems E = Environment, H = Health, S = Safety.
EHS is one of the pillars of sustainable development to which Saint-Gobain is committed. The EHS policy of the SAINT-GOBAIN Group is based on respect for people and their environment, which goes hand in hand with good economic performance.
The targets of the EHS policy are:
- the approximation to the target of zero accidents
- the approximation to the target of zero occupational diseases ... and maintaining this level
- to control and prevent risks
- the reduction of the consumption of natural resources (raw materials, energy ...)
- the reduction of emissions in natural habitats and the reduction of waste generation
- the pursuit of the integrated management system EHS
United Nations Global Compact
Saint-Gobain has been a member of the United Nations Global Compact since 2003 and signed the United Nations Global Compact Declaration of Support for Human Rights in 2008.
The Covenant, created in July 2000 following an idea of the then Secretary-General of the United Nations, Kofi Annan, is an international initiative to which several hundred companies, non-governmental organizations and civil institutions (trade unions, schools, UN agencies) have joined. In doing so, they undertake to adhere to ten basic principles relating to human rights, labour standards, environmental protection and the fight against corruption.
Based on this international network, the aim is to jointly contribute to the development of a humane and sustainable economy.
In 2009, Saint-Gobain joined two other initiatives that complement the Global Compact: The Caring for Climate initiative to address climate change and the CEO Water Mandate to protect water resources as part of the UN 'Millennium Development Goals'.
OUR BENEFITS
We love what we do. That's why we're so committed to developing better products for the changing world.
We also design our working environment so that it fits perfectly into our lives. Saint-Gobain offers its employees meaningful support and attractive benefits.
Flexible working hours
Flexible working hours
Home Office
Home Office
Corporate pension provision
Corporate pension provision
Childcare
Childcare
Shareholdings
Shareholdings
Work-Life Balance
Work-Life Balance
Capital formation
Capital formation
Company car
Company car
Canteen
Canteen
Employee discounts
Employee discounts
AWARDS
Top Employer
Saint-Gobain is once again one of the best employers in 2019. This year, all Saint-Gobain companies in Germany were awarded the "Top Employer 2019" seal of excellence for their outstanding employer qualities.
Saint-Gobain is not only a world leader in the design of sustainable living spaces and in the development, production and sale of innovative building materials and high-performance materials; for many years, Saint-Gobain has also been outstanding in employer qualities and employee development. The Top Employers Institute certifies Saint-Gobain as an employer in Germany with excellent personnel management and an outstanding personnel strategy.
Saint-Gobain has been recognized as a "Top Employer" in a total of 32 countries. This makes us one of the 14 companies worldwide to receive the global "Top Employer Global 2019" seal of approval from the Top Employers Institute.
Saint-Gobain is a Fair Company
...that means:
- we do not fill any full-time jobs with apprentices
- we pay a fair wage/salary
- we offer internships for professional orientation
"We want to bind young talent to us at an early stage and fairness is an integral part of our behavioral and action principles"
(Viola Neus, Saint-Gobain Germany, Personnel Development Manager for Germany & Austria)
CAREER & FAMILY
Saint-Gobain's commitment to a better work-life balance has grown significantly in recent years. We support your work-life balance at many locations with the following services:
- Flexible working hours
- Kitaplaces
- Home-Office
- Parent-Child Office
- Holiday childcare
Furthermore, for more than 10 years we have been offering our employees consulting services on all aspects of life via an external service provider. More than 11,000 Saint-Gobain employees (and their families) in Germany can obtain free and anonymous advice on health, legal, personal or professional issues.
Employees in interview
Alicia, Project Manager at the Research and Development Centre SGR Germany
I have two little children, two and four years old, and with flexible working hours and home office, I can combine my private life and my job very well.
TRAINING & DEVELOPMENT
Saint-Gobain dedicates several million hours annually to the further training of its employees. We are convinced that qualified and committed employees represent a key factor for the success of Saint-Gobain, therefore, we are consciously investing in their future.
Investments in our employees mean:
- making life-long learning possible
- discovering and promoting employee potential
- strengthening the company against the competition through high-achievers
- to offer every employee individual development and career opportunities.
Health & Wellbeing
Fit for the future? Saint-Gobain is a pioneer in corporate health management and offers a wide range of services relating to personal well-being and healthier work.
These include:
- Corporate physicians
- Medical doctor/ school for back pain
- Fitness courses and partnerships e.g. with fitness studios
- Employee support services with telephone hotline, etc.
- Health days
Research & Development
8 Research Centres
12 Specialist Research Centres
100 Development Departments
With the new research center in Chennai, India, Saint-Gobain now operates eight large interdisciplinary research centers. In addition, there are 12 specialist research centers and around 100 development departments worldwide. Close to the customer, they develop new products and processes in close cooperation with the respective marketing and production teams.
Employees in interview
Naseer, process manager at Saint-Gobain Sekurit
I've been with the company for over 20 years now and have found this wonderful point where people fit the job and the job fits the people. I can adapt my work to my personal circumstances and continue to learn. These are perfect conditions.