Management Principles

Sika nurtures continuity

Sika attaches absolute priority to mutual respect as well as trust in management and colleagues. Sika’s dynamic development makes the integration of widely differing individuals and the global exchange of knowledge and experience absolutely essential. Discrimination is not tolerated in any form.

The activities of all employees are fully oriented towards strategic, operative and company policy targets. Chains of command are clearly ordered, and the principle of maximum delegation of responsibility prevails. Employees are led by means of target agreements (MbO: Management by Objectives). This management style ensures that employees participate in processes and decision making. Managers are expected to set an example for their employees, and advance their initiative and creativity. Information flows through all hierarchical levels are kept as systematic, up-to-date and transparent as possible. Employees are supported and suitable provision made for continuing professional development.

Development of Managers

To be as attractive an employer as possible, Sika relies on global human resources management. A pivotal role in identifying and developing skills and performance is played by the forward-looking Performance and Talent Management system. This facilitates systematic employee succession planning while promoting company growth by pinpointing new talent and providing targeted support. Various talent pools for different management functions have been created in this way.