Gothenburg
From zero to nearly 60 coworkers in six years. Here’s how ForestX ensures everything runs smoothly for both new and existing coworkers.
In a growing company, there’s always someone who is new to the job. Magnus Lundblad, a member of ForestX’s management team, is involved in many of the company’s recruitments.
– When you join us, you get a mentor — someone more senior who works in a similar field to what you will be doing. You don’t necessarily have to work on the same project, but there should be someone you can turn to for guidance, he explains.
On the technical side, new programmers are often paired with a senior architect as a mentor.
– Many who start as programmers might aim to become architects. In those cases, we try to find a good match.
– We believe that having strong support, a good mentor, and an engaged team leader makes it a fun and effective way to integrate into the company. You quickly get into the job, contribute, and become productive right away.
Once the initial period is over, the focus remains on professional development.
– My impression is that most of our employees feel they are in a good place with their current assignments. We continuously check in with our employees to understand how they want to develop. We are still a relatively small company — no one disappears here, says Magnus.
Other skills, beyond the obvious, can also be valuable in a job at ForestX.
– For example, if you speak German and want to use the language at work, there are plenty of opportunities with our projects in Germany and Austria.
International connections are a major part of ForestX.
– We have partners in Finland and Canada, as well as ForestX colleagues in India. Our projects in Europe often span multiple countries.
ForestX currently has offices in Gothenburg, Växjö, Falun, and Uppsala in Sweden. And the offices are meant to be used, says Magnus Lundblad:
– The office should be such a great place that people want to be there. But of course, we offer a high degree of flexibility — everyone takes full responsibility for their own tasks. Still, having colleagues nearby is important, especially when you’re new.
