Maksen has been named the Best Company for Young People in the initiative for the fifth time Great Place To Work. This recognition rewards a culture that prioritizes professional development opportunities and motivation, with the aim of attracting promising consultants and equipping them for continuous career growth on high-profile, international projects.
Lisbon, January 12, 2015 – Maksen was recognized for the fifth time as the “Best Company for Young People” by the Great Place to Work Institute. The award recognizes the multinational consulting firm’s best practices, which are underpinned by a set of processes designed to attract young professionals and create an environment where motivation and a sense of community go hand in hand with skills development and a high standard of quality in the projects undertaken.
The strategy is explained by the link between the organization’s success and the ‘people’ who make it up—whose average age is 29 or 30—and the way they live by and embody the organization’s values in their relationships with colleagues and in the work they perform for clients.
According to António Lagartixo, Managing Partner at Maksen Global, “The fact that Maksen has consistently been recognized as a leading company for young professionals is inextricably linked to our focus on creating an environment of excellence for professionals who aspire to be part of an organization that not only recognizes their work but also provides them with the opportunity for continuous growth. The high quality of the projects we undertake, the nature of the clients we work with, and Maksen’s international scope—combined with a number of other factors—create opportunities for each professional to realize their true potential.“.
The first step in creating this environment of excellence for young people involves identifying and recruiting individuals whose profiles align with the firm’s culture, rigor, and high standards—people who identify with the firm’s values (Commitment, Determination, Innovation, Integrity, Rigor, and One Firm) and in its motto, “Have fun@work.”.
For employees selected through the annual recruitment process, the onboarding and integration process includes a series of initiatives designed to help them adapt to the firm and features an intensive training/onboarding program for new employees who are recent graduates, called “Get Ready.”.
Given that the vast majority of new employees joining the Program are embarking on their first professional experience, the Program is of enormous importance—not only in terms of their integration into the firm, but primarily because it “immerses” the new consultants in the consulting business and its challenges.
Direct placement into management positions reflects a strong and immediate commitment to new employees and an effort to meet their expectations regarding job security. The career path is clearly defined and communicated from the very beginning of the recruitment process, with an emphasis on the role of meritocracy in employees’ career development and management.
Opportunities for professional growth are becoming more prevalent across the range of projects undertaken, allowing employees to take on a wider variety of roles and thereby contributing to the enrichment of the Resume for each professional and to foster greater personal satisfaction. Participation in training activities—at Maksen, the training program is specifically called “Maksen Training School”—as well as participation in conferences, seminars, and other specialized events, and networking And working on teams with more experienced members adds another dimension to the opportunities for growth that are available.
Maksen’s relationship with its professionals culminates in their recognition. Internally, this recognition begins the moment consultants are hired; they are encouraged to take on responsibility for projects, gaining autonomy and maturity, and continues through a philosophy of continuous growth and promotion for its employees, who can aspire to reach the top of the organization’s hierarchy and become Maksen Partners.
The relationship between the consulting firm and its consultants is further defined by a commitment to listening to the ideas and opinions of all team members—even the youngest ones—within a culture that values creating opportunities for sharing information and fostering a space for discussing ideas.
These distinct elements come together to create a unique atmosphere that has been producing the desired effect word of mouth, with applicants admitting that they had “heard about” the work environment at Maksen from friends, former coworkers, and family members, which was one of the reasons they cited for applying to the organization’s recruitment process.
About Maksen:
Maksen was founded in 2003 with the goal of providing strategic and business consulting services, as well as information systems and communications engineering/networking services, with a commitment to the highest standards of rigor, professionalism, innovation, and quality. With a growing international presence, the company now carries out projects across various continents, focusing its activities on providing consulting services in four major areas: corporate and business strategy; organization, processes, and economic and financial analysis; information systems and technologies; and engineering and communications networks. For more information, visit www.maksen.com