Our culture
Our culture, commitment and passion bring us together as one company, across all the societies we serve.
From Asia to the Nordics, we are committed to empowering societies and connecting you to what matters most. This purpose has been at the core of our business for more than 165 years.
We work with the latest technology to build innovative connectivity solutions that can propel the digital future. Today internet connectivity impacts nearly every part of our lives, and we believe in making it personalised and relevant.
We are always looking for ways to improve the way we work and to ensure that life-long learning and upskilling helps us meet the exciting opportunities and challenges brought about by new technology.
The best way of working depends on the nature of the work and how our goals can best be achieved, whether it’s working from home, the office, a third location in your country – or combining all of them.
This is how we deliver
Being a part of or a partner to Telenor means sharing our commitment and passion for the key elements that shape our culture.
Our purpose is our reason for existence, and our strategy spells out what we do. We deliver through our behaviours, that guide the way we work. They are:
Always explore. We believe growth comes from learning every day. We’re curious and we dare to challenge, test and pivot.
Create together. We believe that diverse teams find better solutions. We seek different perspectives, we share, involve and help each other succeed.
Keep promises. We believe that trust is key. We take ownership and pride in delivering with precision and integrity.
Be respectful. We believe in the unique human ability to understand what matters. We meet everyone at eye level, listen and show that we care.
Diversity, equity and inclusion – a balanced future
Our people are our greatest strength. A diverse and inclusive workforce reflects the diversity in our markets and suppliers, empowering us to understand and better serve our customers and stakeholders. Our ability to create a more diverse Telenor is essential to our success.
A diverse workforce includes gender balance, age balance and inclusion of people of different ethnicities and cultural backgrounds. We are committed to creating an equitable workplace where everyone, including those with physical and psychological disabilities, can thrive.
In 2021, we signed the UN Women Empowerment Principles, which means we share commitment to gender equality principles. We have successfully taken action to increase the share of women in senior leadership positions.
We are committed to the UN business standards of support for LGBTI and support employee networks and many local events, such as Pride celebrations.
We believe that fostering an inclusive environment where all employees feel valued and supported is crucial. This includes providing necessary means and resources to ensure that individuals with disabilities can fully participate and contribute to our success.
High standards of integrity
The Code of Conduct is the foundation of our corporate culture and sets high standards of integrity for how we do business in Telenor. It guides us through day-to-day dilemmas and is the basis for how we act as guardians of Telenor’s integrity.
Regarding diversity, our Code of Conduct clearly states that no direct or indirect negative discrimination shall take place based on race, colour, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, language, religion, employee representation, political or other opinions, national or social origin, property, birth or other status.
We’re committed to fostering a working environment where all employees are supported and empowered in their work.
Safety and flexibility
Our goal is to balance the safety of being part of something bigger with freedom and flexibility so you can build your journey. New ways of working align well with our existing culture, as we're always looking to create the optimal structure for work that helps us interact, create ideas and problem-solve at the highest level. Together with your team and co-workers, your working day may be structured so it includes working from the office, from home, elsewhere in your home country, or a combination. The best way of working depends on the nature of the work and the needs of the business unit.
At Telenor, we inspire each other to find new paths, while always empowering societies and connecting people to what matters most.