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Employee benefits

Well-being and flexibility in everyday work

At SAMK, you will work in a professional and supportive higher education community that is committed to ensuring smooth daily work and well-being. You will be provided with up-to-date tools and a comprehensive orientation to help you get started in your position and become part of SAMK’s operations.

We also offer employee benefits that support well-being, professional development and work-life balance.

 

 

We offer our employees the following benefits:

  • Flexible working hours and the possibility for remote work in Finland, depending on the position
  • Opportunities for professional development through a wide range of internal and external training courses
  • The possibility to study courses offered by SAMK’s Open University of Applied Sciences
  • Epassi benefits for sports, massage and cultural activities
  • Events and gatherings organized by the Personnel club
  • Reward schemes, such as a performance bonus and a bonus fund
  • Restaurant and café services on campus
  • Staff-priced lunch at the campus restaurants in Pori, Rauma and Kankaanpää
  • Library services
  • Comprehensive occupational health care
  • CampusMowe sports services at staff rates in Pori and Rauma
  • Professional development placements and exchange opportunities abroad
  • Electric vehicle charging stations on the Pori and Rauma Campuses. A charging station maintained by the city on the Kuninkainen Campus
  • Good bicycle parking and facilities for washing/changing clothes

We monitor staff well-being annually through a comprehensive staff survey. Based on the results, teams develop their own action plans each year.


Every year, we gather for a Staff day to start the new academic year. In addition, teams organize their own days for workplace well-being. Long-standing traditions include shared Christmas lunches on the campuses and the Staff Christmas party organized by the personnel club.