The Nokia Way and Values

A flat, networked organization and speed and flexibility in decision-making characterize the Nokia Way of working. Equal opportunities and openness towards people and new ideas are also key elements we want to nourish.

Nokia is straightforward when dealing with customers and suppliers, and we always look for innovative ways of creating and introducing products and solutions to the market. We provide individuals with a platform for personal growth in a challenging environment with a clear vision, goals and shared management principles - the Nokia Way. The Nokia Way brings together talented individuals who share these principles, and therefore share success.

The values of our company make us different. They provide a sense of direction for consistent behaviour as employees and citizens of the world, and in our quest to become more of an internet company. We renewed our values through extensive employee engagement in 2007 to reflect our business and changing environment. They act as a foundation for our evolving culture and are the basis of our operational mode. Living up to our values every day is our shared philosophy.

Engaging you

For us, ‘engaging you’ incorporates the ‘customer satisfaction’ value and deals with engaging all our stakeholders, including employees, in what Nokia stands for in the world.

Achieving together

‘Achieving together’ is more than collaboration and partnership. As well as trust, it involves sharing, having the right mind-set and working in formal and informal networks.

Passion for innovation

‘Passion for innovation’ is based on a desire we have to live our dreams, to find courage and make the leap into the future through innovation in technology, ways of working and through understanding the world around us.

Very human

Being ‘very human’ encompasses what we offer customers, how we do business and the impact of our actions and behavior on people and the environment. It is about being very human in the world - making...