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Working at Hochland: Employees and Culture

Three Hochland employees in a modern office, sitting around a table during a meeting, surrounded by work materials.

Successful Together

More than 6,300 dedicated employees around the world form the heart of the Hochland Group. That is why we strive to provide a work environment where everyone can feel comfortable, grow, and contribute. Trust, mutual respect, and open communication guide our daily interactions.

Values that unite us

This is underpinned by our Hochland values, which all employees embrace as the guiding principles of our collaboration. They are the foundation of our success and unite us around the world.

The crown as a symbol of the Hochland value of personal initiative

initiative

We encourage and foster the attitude: “I’ll get started! I’ll take charge…” 

The rocket and the star as symbols of the Hochland value of "culture of innovation"

Culture of Innovation

We have grown thanks to our innovative ideas, and we intend to continue doing so in the future. Every single person plays a key role in this.

The diamond as a symbol of the Hochland value "Information and Communication"

Information and Communication

We encourage and promote clarity and open communication.  

Two people with a heart as a symbol of the Hochland value "How we treat one another"

How we treat one another

Trust and mutual respect form the foundation of our collaboration.  

The lock and key as a symbol of the Hochland value "Conflict as an opportunity"

Conflict as an Opportunity

We embrace conflict and use it as an opportunity to find solutions.  

A target as a symbol of the Hochland value "Learning and support as a mission"

Learning and Support as a Mission

We encourage and challenge students to learn.  

The compass as a symbol of the Hochland value of leadership understanding

Our Approach to Leadership

We manage our employees in accordance with the Hochland values. 

A meeting in a modern office

Diversity and Equal Treatment

We know that diverse teams can achieve better results, which is why human rights, diversity, and equal treatment are fundamental principles for us. We have published these principles in a policy statement that applies to our supply chain as well.

A Hochland employee wearing white work clothes and a hairnet operates an automated machine that transports large blocks of cheese in a modern production facility.

Development and Security

As an employer, we want to remain just as attractive to experienced employees as we are to new talent by offering a wide range of development and training opportunities. At the same time, we prioritize workplace safety as well as the health and well-being of our employees.

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