LADEC
Working at LADEC
We develop the conditions for growth and competitiveness in the Lahti region’s business environment – together, openly and with bold steps. We work with enthusiasm and dedication towards meaningful goals by supporting local companies and municipalities and by building strong partnerships.
Together for growth
We offer our employees a unique vantage point into the business world and the opportunity to influence the development of the Lahti region. At LADEC, we have the privilege of doing meaningful work for the benefit of the entire region and its companies.
We help companies to start, renew and grow through coaching, funding and networks. We guide relocating companies towards the right contacts and partnerships, and we develop business networks and ecosystems together with our partners.
Our work is visible in entrepreneurs’ everyday life, in new growth stories, investments and jobs – and it can be felt in the vitality of the entire Lahti region.
Employee wellbeing is extremely important to us
Feedback and development suggestions from staff are essential for maintaining and continuously improving wellbeing at work. We measure employee experience regularly.
According to the 2025 “Työvire” (= Work Pulse) and “Työyhteisövire” (= Workplace Pulse) surveys:
- Our employee experience score is a strong 50.
- Our eNPS is +53 (2025 average), indicating a high willingness to recommend LADEC as a workplace.
- Overall employee wellbeing is rated as excellent: 4.2 / 5.0
Open Positions
27 Feb. 2026 | We currently have no open positions.
OPEN INTERNSHIPS
27 Feb. 2026 | We currently have no internship opportunities available.
We offer internship placements annually to higher education students in our region, including international students.
LADEC as a workplace
We act responsibly
Responsibility at LADEC is both a duty and a source of pride. As a publicly funded economic development organisation, we work transparently, equally and with real impact. Wellbeing and trust form the basis of our operations.
- We offer flexible working hours and support balancing work with personal life.
- Clear goals and guidelines help us deliver high‑quality work that benefits local companies and municipalities.
- We adhere to ethical principles and data protection, and we continuously develop our operations with feedback and metrics.
Our values guide everything we do
- RENEWAL: Courage to experiment and willingness to learn.
- RESPONSIBILITY: Sustainable decisions and care for people and the environment.
- PARTNERSHIP: Trust and open cooperation – the best results are achieved together.
Our values are present in our everyday work as equal opportunities for development, clear common rules and an open feedback culture.
We offer work experience to young people and international talents
As part of our responsible operations, we offer internship opportunities annually to local higher education students – including international students.
Learning and development are part of everyday life
We share knowledge, coach one another and make use of our partners’ expertise. Our work constantly provides new perspectives and opportunities to experiment, so curiosity is a real asset.
We encourage our staff to pursue further studies, and many of us have completed degrees alongside work. We want to ensure that every LADEC employee has room to grow as a professional and as a person.
Flexible and smooth workday
We design flexible working models with careful consideration. Mutual trust and responsibility are their foundation.
Multi‑location work
Achieving our organisational goals requires close cooperation with stakeholders and colleagues. Therefore, we work flexibly in various locations – at the office, with clients, in municipal facilities or at home.
For us at LADEC, multi‑location work is part of everyday life: meeting at the office whenever needed, without special reasons, and at a colleague’s request at the latest the following day.