Category: Career

Career Day in Wageningen

Students who have enrolled for a course of studies at a university have already decided in which sector they wish to work. However, they may find it difficult to choose a specific occupation, as the requirements in the employment market are constantly changing. Career days are a good opportunity to learn about what is currently available on the job market. Klasmann-Deilmann decided to take part in the Career Day held by Wageningen University in the Netherlands. What occupation is the

Successful entry for “Jugend forscht” science contest

First and third place in the regional rounds The pupils of Marianum high school who took part in the “Jugend forscht” competition which aims to promote young scientists can give themselves a pat on the back: four of them conducted experiments in Klasmann-Deilmann’s lab and greenhouse to prepare for the regional round of the contest. And in fact they scored well: Sebastian Berentzen and Christoph Thale achieved third place while Alexander Basenius and Timo Vähning even came in first, qualifying

A week at the IPM

Our trainees tell their story Joselin Driese and Christopher Kosse We were already familiar with many planning processes and workflows for the IPM in Essen, the world’s leading horticultural fair, but this year, we had the chance to experience the fair at first hand … Monday morning: we gathered up the last important papers and set off by car. When we arrived at the exhibition centre, the workmen were already busy erecting the stands. The aisles were so crowded, it

Using a drone to determine extraction quantities

Students embark on project at Klasmann-Deilmann Whenever possible, Klasmann-Deilmann gives assignments with a difference to young people doing vocational training and study programmes. These include a current project on drones involving five students. They are using the latest information technology to develop a method that delivers extremely precise quantitative assessments of stocks in extraction areas. Weather conditions are favourable. It’s sunny with almost no wind. Five students have driven out onto one of our extraction sites. Their daring mission: a

Klasmann-Deilmann certified as an excellent training-providing company

We provide young people with sound vocational training. Supporting young employees on officially recognised vocational training schemes, or a combined vocational training und degree programme, has been among our firm’s very successful Human Resources measures for many years. Now Klasmann-Deilmann has been certified as an excellent training-providing company by the Osnabrück-Emsland-Grafschaft Bentheim Chamber of Commerce and Industry (IHK). IHK Director Marco Graf had made a special trip to hand over the certificate to Klasmann-Deilmann’s responsible Managing Director Moritz Böcking. During

Active health management for fit and motivated employees

Internal Employer Branding Healthy and energetic employees are a key factor for a company’s success. Klasmann-Deilmann implements an active health management policy to promote the wellbeing of its staff. Whether regular health check-ups, free flu jabs or contributing to the employee’s gym fees, Klasmann-Deilmann does a great deal for its workforce. “The aim of our health management policy is to maintain, improve or restore the health and wellbeing of our employees,” says Benedikt Kossen (Human Resources). Health management is therefore

Celebration of long-service employees at Klasmann-Deilmann

Employees honoured for 40 and 25 years’ service for the company Klasmann-Deilmann hosted a celebration to honour 13 employees for their long service on behalf of the company. Addressing the employees, Managing Director Moritz Böcking expressed his appreciation: “Each and every one of you has helped in your own way to make our company the world market leader. Klasmann-Deilmann is extremely grateful and we are delighted to celebrate your successful careers here today.” HR Manager Benedikt Kossen thanked the employees

Highly diverse options to attract good human resources

In the competition to win qualified and top-performing employees, Klasmann-Deilmann banks on a recruitment mix in which the promotion of young talent plays a central role. The encouragement of a good work-life balance and family-friendly working conditions are other factors that make Klasmann-Deilmann an attractive employer. The company makes use of diverse channels to appeal to potential new recruits. The substrate manufacturer from the Emsland region is particularly committed to the promotion of young employees. To facilitate the recruitment of

How family and a career can be successfully combined

Three people, three different schemes Klasmann-Deilmann offers parents of young children or employees who have to care for relatives various options for combining their work with their duties at home. Each of the following three employees has opted for a different model.   Daniel Klinke, Accounting Services Team Leader Kim Karotki: Tell us about your family and work situation. Daniel Klinke: We have two young children, Moritz and Jule and both are at kindergarten. My wife has now returned to

Klasmann-Deilmann promotes idea-generating potential of employees

From promoting employee health and helping the environment to optimising practice by saving on materials and time: for 15 years now, Klasmann-Deilmann has considered ideas under a suggestion scheme that gives workers an active role in discovering potential for improvement within the company. It has now been updated to give personnel more ways to submit their proposals. And, to promote the sharing of ideas, the new procedure is to be extended to our foreign locations. Did you know that company