Corporate Culture
Actively shaping the future and mastering challenges such as increasing complexity, digitization and constant change: this is what we at LANXESS see as the task of progressive human resources management. "Our values" and our "Formula X" are the pillars of our Performance Culture.
Our Values
At LANXESS, our success is determined by the personal commitment and performance of each individual employee. Our goal is to sustainably increase the value of the company - and to make meaningful contributions to our customers, employees, stockholders and the public.
In order to achieve these goals, we align our actions within the company with the five essential values of our Performance Culture: Respect, ownership, trust, professionalism and integrity. This leads to a corporate culture in which responsible and morally impeccable action and the pursuit of performance are not contradictions, but complement each other harmoniously.
© LANXESSAt LANXESS, respect means treating each other with appreciation and kindness, and fulfilling our commitments.
As respectful LANXESS employees, we treat our counterparts fairly and openly. We accept other opinions regardless of background, organizational rank or position and express our own opinions openly.
At LANXESS, ownership means assuming personal accountability for all assigned tasks and performing them at the highest level.
As responsible employees, we pursue positive business developments for our area of responsibility and for the company as a whole. We act both quickly and prudently, while never compromising safety.
Trust is a basic prerequisite for cooperation, and is earned by reliability, transparency and responsible behavior.
As trustworthy LANXESS employees, we consistently exemplify these values - in both positive and negative developments and experiences.
Professionalism at LANXESS means using knowledge and experience to achieve goals and develop solutions.
As professional employees, we protect the interests of the company. We can accept criticism and show interest in developing ourselves professionally and personally.
Integrity means treating others with honesty and sincerity.
This makes us a role model. We stand by our word and act in accordance with values, rules and laws.
Our Formula X
In order to make these values livable for all employees and managers in everyday working life, we have translated them into a set of guiding principles. Our "Formula X" consists of the core elements “Seek solutions”, “Take ownership”, “Keep it simple”, “Act as a team”, and “Think new, act fast”. Those principles serve as guidance for every LANXESS employee. Ultimately, these values and principles contribute to a lively, open corporate culture.
Each and every individual can contribute to the success of us all. For example, you can manage company ressources responsibly, point out potential risks or make suggestions for improving safety. Be active, think beyond your own sphere of responsibility and be bold when it comes to openly addressing problems. All of us need to show an active interest in moving things forward, if we want them to be a success.
The simpler we make structures, processes and standards, the faster we will reach our goal. The way to get there is with clear, objective facts. Simplicity also means that individuals should concentrate on what they do best, while trusting in the competence of others and being open for solutions from other teams. Finally, remember that we don’t need to keep reinventing the wheel!
Do you really know best what the right solution is? Or do some alternatives possibly exist? Check the facts, get advice from colleagues and be open to potential options. Conversely, share your expertise and experience with colleagues. This is how we can all arrive at solutions that are sustainable and efficient.
Identifying and exploiting trends at an early stage is becoming increasingly important for LANXESS in its rapidly changing global markets. Do you know of a promising approach that could help us face this challenge? If you do, don’t hesitate to share your idea. Look for colleagues and partners with whom you can rapidly implement innovations that can benefit the company.
We see ourselves as team players. That means that everyone should be focused on what is a priority for the team, the unit or the entire company. But that only works if we communicate with one another, keep informed, listen, pass on information, and ask for advice when we don’t know what to do next. This circle closes with giving feedback and being open to constructive criticism.
At LANXESS, diversity stands for an enriching mix of different nationalities, cultures and life experiences. This diversity allows LANXESS topics to be viewed from varying viewpoints, while continuously developing our employees professionally and personally. Diversity makes LANXESS more open, innovative and competitive – both as a company and as an employer.
Valuing individual employees and their unique perspectives increases motivation, facilitates innovation and promotes agility. Since launching the Management Board initiative "Diversity & Inclusion" in 2011, diversity has been an integral part of the LANXESS global management training, and is embedded within the organization.