1. Welcome to Sweden !

2. what IKEA looks for in a potential co- worker? The ability to do the job is always the starting point. But beyond that, we look for personal qualities such as a strong desire to learn, the motivation to continually do things better, a straight-forward approach and common sense, the ability to lead by example, efficiency and cost consciousness. These values are important to us.

3. a corporate culture based on shared values At IKEA, we want to partner with people. We want to recruit unique individuals who share our values. Here are a few examples of our shared values: ･ Togetherness ･ Cost consciousness ･ Respect ･ Simplicity

4. Quality, Safety and Environmental Care are the corporate values of the Volvo Group, each reflected in how we develop our products, how we act in society, and how we approach our customers and employees.

5. Corporate Values  Quality  Safety  Environment  Social responsibility  Company culture : The Volvo Group has a long tradition as a company with open exchange of information and respect for the individual.  Diversity

6. Three core values define Ericsson : ProfessionalismWe carefully listen to the needs of our customers to see what they want to accomplish. We commit to what we can deliver, and we deliver on our promises. RespectWe apply an open mind to the perspectives of others. This supports the process of learning and sharing knowledge with our customers and others. PerseveranceWe commit to our goals and promises; our focus is on results. We display relentless energy in pursuing solutions on behalf of our customers.Our core values are not product benefits or advertising claims. They form the bedrock of conduct on which we, the people of Ericsson, will always build our business.

7. Swedish companies - global brands/markets/staff... >>> global values ! >>> still some specificities Scandinavian model - wellfare state >> Group/community mentality >> Positive nationalism >> « Paternalism » >>> society values ? Stronger base to ensure consistency with individual values and progress : family, health, wellness, effort/humility, good sense, reason

8. HYPOTHESIS : Quick poll... HRM’s / consultants What makes swedish HRM specific ?  Cool - zen attitude versus workaholic  Available - close versus Hierarchy - power demonstration  Consensus - dialogue (can we still do it ?)  Turnover is handled positively

9. Guest speaker : Liam Uhlvag / consultatum