OUR VALUES
Our values have both guided and united us since our start in 2007. They are the foundation of our culture, embedded in everything we do and everything we create.
Our workplace is inclusive, and respectful. We encourage and help each other to win together. We see the big picture and collaborate across boundaries, sharing our skills and knowledge is in the best interests of our company to create unbeatable customer value.
We have a strong business mindset. We are curious and creative and take every opportunity to adapt to ever-changing customer needs. Our innovative and flexible approach delivers the best customer offer and experience.
We are the best we can be and bring out the best in everyone and the business. We empower and trust others to take ownership and embrace diverse perspectives. We listen to and learn from our colleagues.
We aim for simplicity and go straight to the point because clarity helps us focus on what matters. We don’t overcomplicate so we can be clear and efficient. Less really is more.
We make careful, sustainable choices by using resources responsibly and doing more with less. We create value for money, making a sustainable lifestyle accessible for everyone.
We are always eager to find a better way forward. We constantly improve by seeking feedback to act, learn and adapt with speed. Everyday improvements, big or small steps, can make a huge difference.
We are open, honest and humble. We reflect on our behaviour and listen to others. We speak up, but once a decision has been made, we commit to it. We are prepared to have our own ideas challenged and happy to let the best idea win.
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
A job at COS is different for everyone: some colleagues join us while studying at university or college, while for others, their ambition is to pursue a career in retail or fashion. No matter what your motivations are, your time with us should be well spent, and we offer a variety of opportunities to help you fulfil your needs.
If you are looking for progression, we will encourage you to take ownership of your career and help you to achieve your goals. As well as excellent training, annual appraisals and regular feedback – you’ll also have access to our online learning portal with hours’ worth of e-training materials, podcasts and videos.
For managers, we partner with specialist organisations to provide leadership training and seminars that cover a variety of other topics. For some senior roles, we also offer the chance for colleagues to transfer to other cities/countries to complete short-term projects, or in some cases, fill longer-term busines
INCLUSION & DIVERSITY
COS is present in over 30 markets around the world. As a global company, our goal is to reflect the multicultural world of our colleagues and customers.
We know that inclusion and diversity is a complex and layered topic, with ever-changing issues and challenges across the many countries and cultures in which we operate. The culture we want to build on at COS is one where inclusion and diversity are always our priority.
Since our launch in 2007, we have always strived to be a value-driven company. Inclusion and diversity is about who we are and who we want to be. We have a zero-tolerance policy towards discrimination of any kind. We recruit, promote and reward our teams according to their contribution, achievements and commitment to our values.
OUR BENEFITS
At H&M, we take good care of our employees. We believe it’s important that you feel valued and are treated well in every way possible. In the long term, your well-being is the key to our success. In practice, this means that our employees around the world enjoy excellent employment benefits. See for yourself!
As you already know, H&M prices are fantastic – but for employees, they’re even better! All our employees receive discounts at H&M – worldwide.
The H&M Incentive Program (HIP) is a performance system designed to motivate and reward our employees for their daily efforts and contributions, measured over the long term. There is a fund, with an initial contribution from the chairman of the board, Stefan Persson, and his family, along with future contributions from the H&M group. In the future, payments will be made to employees – regardless of their role or salary. As an employee, you can benefit from H&M’s value growth, just like our shareholders.
H&M offers internal training at all levels. We want H&M to be a place where our employees feel valued and have the opportunity to develop further. We achieve this through opportunities for internal job rotation, promotions, and international career options. Additionally, we offer introduction programs for sales advisors, department managers, visual merchandisers, and store managers.
We believe that feedback and evaluations are essential for the development and satisfaction of our employees. Our annual performance reviews and salary adjustments are just two examples of the methods we use to help employees grow. For us, the personal and professional development of our employees is inextricably linked to the development of H&M. Together, we can continue to work towards the company’s success.
- Discounts on insurance
- The opportunity to pursue an MBO (secondary vocational education) program
MEET OUR TEAM
COS, alongside Arket, Monki, Weekday, Afound, & Other Stories, H&M and H&M Home, is one of eight unique brands that make up the H&M Group. The H&M Group employs over 170,000 people in 74 markets across the globe, and we are the second-largest fashion group in the world.
What truly makes us stand out are our incredible colleagues. Whether they work in store, in one of our regional offices or at our head office in London – they all share an ambition and an anything-is-possible attitude. It’s thanks to them that we have grown.
Meet some of our team to hear about their career story so far...
