FotoWare Ranked as One of the 2020 Best Workplaces in Europe by Great Place to Work®

Digital Asset Management firm recognized for a strong culture and as a diverse and inclusive employer

Oslo, Norway, September 10, 2020 – Great Place to Work®, the global authority on workplace culture, has ranked FotoWare as one of the top 20 on the list of the 2020 Best Workplaces in Europe in the small business category.

The list publication comes amid the COVID-19 crisis, which has upended the workplace and business operations throughout the world. Organizations on the list are leading the way on employee empathy culture, demonstrating care for their employees, their customers, and their communities during this difficult time.

The Great Place to Work European list is produced by analyzing 1.46 million surveyed employees, and to be considered for the 2020 Best Workplaces List in Europe, companies must appear on one or more of the Great Place to Work national lists across the European region.

Great Place to Work highlights three strong characteristics at FotoWare that have contributed to the strong results and the great workplace culture:

1. A management that is building an inclusive and caring culture, that stands at the core of everything FotoWare does
2. Real and clear leadership on our values and our team’s role in delivering them
3. Diversity, and the pride in being diverse

“Creating an environment where every voice is heard is a prerequisite for healthy company culture. FotoWare can proudly say that is part of our culture, and it’s reflected in employee satisfaction surveys, and also in our business performance.

“The people who work at FotoWare genuinely care about our customers and products. Every person has a passion for their role and takes pride in their job. I feel extremely proud to be part of a culture of genuine inclusiveness and comradery, and with the determination to achieve success together,” explained Anne Gretland, CEO at FotoWare.

Some cool reasons why FotoWare is a Great Place to Work

• Based in Olso, 42% of the FotoWare workforce is female, while leadership is 50/50, the average age of employees is 38, while there are 12 different nationalities.
• On the first day, new employees get a bunch of flowers and a card signed by everyone and a goodie bag.
• We encourage women in tech - our CEO was a founder of ODA, the largest network for women in tech in the Nordics
• Guidelines to inspire and empower – FotoWare has agreed to guidelines on how team members are treated
• Whole team goals, with a whole team trip to Iceland, planned on reaching the next financial goal, with treats for meeting milestones on the way, for example, “Because we are ahead of Budget icecream”
• Making a Difference exhibition – all employees invited to exhibit of customers’ images, especially from third-parties that are improving lives around the world
• Encourage a love for photography – all employees have use of FotoWare’s digital asset management software to store their personal images, videos and digital assets
• Slack channel for achievements – a place to share all achievements big and Small
• Socials such as cross-country skiing, Winter-swimming in SALT, Ugly Christmas Sweater party
• World Diversity Day – everyone presents their culture, bringing food, dressing in National outfits
• Free inspirational books, such as 7 Habits of Highly Effective People
• Promoting health and wellbeing, through massage therapist in the office, provision of vitamins and healthy snacks
• Alternative Black Friday – employees bring used clothes and toys up to Black Friday and they are sent to an orphanage in Bulgaria

FotoWare was recognized as a Great Place to Work for the first time in 2019, showing a very high workplace satisfaction overall, and the results improved again in this year’s survey.

FotoWare’s culture builds on the values of being Innovative, Responsible, Passionate and Caring, and all employees took part in deciding the values. The values guide the company in decisions made and how employees are treated, our customers and our community. Furthermore, this is reflected in the Great Place to Work workplace satisfaction survey and is also seen throughout the anonymous feedback section in the survey results.

"The COVID-19 pandemic highlights how critical it is for organizations to establish great workplaces for all employees prior to crises," said Michael C. Bush, Global CEO of Great Place to Work. "The trust, care and agility that are the bedrock of Europe's best workplaces help these organizations, their people and their communities survive and even thrive during periods of significant economic and personal stress."

“Congratulations to all employees at FotoWare. To be recognized as one of the very best workplaces in Europe is a huge accomplishment and recognition of the entire team. The strong commitment to develop the culture, focusing on trust, people, and diversity, is a strong inspiration, and best of all - also a proven business success, ” concluded Jannik Krohn Falck, CEO and Managing Partner of Great Place to Work, Norway.

Great Place to Work’s global research shows that:

• High-trust cultures for all employees are the defining characteristic of great workplaces, but that there are some regional variations.
• Best Workplaces in Europe stand out for their equitable cultures compared to most of the world.
• Employees in Europe believe promotions are fair, that there is equal opportunity for special recognition, and that company profits are shared fairly to a degree that is unusual around the world.
• The Best Workplaces in Europe also distinguish themselves through leaders whose actions match their words and who avoid workplace politics as a way to get things done.

As a result, employees at the Best Workplaces in Europe who feel their employers are committed to fair treatment reciprocate with extra effort and loyalty — fueling greater company performance.

Tollbugata 35, 0157 Oslo, Norway

FotoWare is a Norwegian software company that in 20 years, has become a world-leading provider of Digital Asset Management (DAM) solutions. FotoWare was one of the first in the world to offer a DAM system, back in 1994. Today there are about 50-60 providers of DAM worldwide.
FotoWare is a solution for companies and individuals to manage, store and share large amounts of digital assets, such as images, videos, and documents.

FotoWare has 36 employees from 11 different nationalities (Germany, Korea, Norway, Bulgaria, Sweden, England, USA, Iceland, Ukraine, Brazil and India) located in Norway, Sweden, and Australia. FotoWare HQ is in Oslo.

FotoWare has partners in 34 countries that sell the solution and offer local support.
FotoWare is a Microsoft Gold Partner.
Find out more at https://www.fotoware.com/

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