Employer for generations

EVVA has remained a family business throughout its long history. This means that, in addition to the obviously necessary profitability, it is always important for EVVA to be a reliable employer. Many families of employees work in the company.
EVVA is doing a lot to retain employees and also to attract highly qualified specialists. For example, we support “42 vienna”, a renowned training centre for programming and IT, with free apprenticeships in the company.
 

What is particularly important to employees

What are particularly important satisfaction criteria in today’s working world? According to the 2025 survey conducted by recruitment agency Randstad, which includes 26,000 employees from 35 countries, the work-life balance is number one. Work-life balance is the most important factor, at the same time as job security and even before salary (source: orf.at, 22.01.25). This underlines the change in the working world since the coronavirus pandemic, as the study emphasises.

EVVA tries to optimally cover these criteria, which is confirmed by the previous satisfaction figures and the traditionally low staff turnover in the company (until 2024, more on this in the following). EVVA can score points with its in-house training and advanced training and award-winning apprenticeships, a reliable and shared value base, family-friendly, flexible working hours and much more than just an attractive employer. Compliance with human rights is a matter of course in our company, there have been no violations whatsoever (more on this topic under Compliance ).

A major aspect of satisfaction is EVVA’s high level of location loyalty. The headquarters, for example, have been located in the middle of Vienna since the 1950s and are excellently connected to the public transport network. The building was only extensively expanded a few years ago (more under Responsible Corporate Governance ).
 

Overall satisfaction and stability

EVVA employees are traditionally very satisfied with the company. In the last large employee survey at headquarters, the overall satisfaction factor was rated as very good 1.6 (on a six-point scale). The same value that could also be achieved in the penultimate survey. This is better than the benchmark, i.e. the satisfaction scores of the workforce of other industrial companies compared (surveyed by the external survey company pluswert).

EVVA has also secured and created new jobs in times of economic crises - such as 2008 or the coronavirus pandemic. In 2024, however, the staff turnover rate for the headquarters was higher than in previous years because staff reductions had to be made as a result of the recession and slump in the construction economy. In previous years, staff turnover was always at a low 3 to 8% and thus well below the national average.
 

Characteristics of own workforce (ESRS S1-6)

Total number of EVVA employees by gender and country

The figures indicate the average value for the reporting year, not the reporting date 31 December. Miscellaneous is not currently entered in the HR system. The following tables refer to the three largest EVVA locations with at least 50 employees.

Employment contracts

Staff turnover

Women in engineering professions

EVVA hires according to qualification, not by gender quota. However, we are setting important social impetus to increase women’s interest in technology. For example:

• Annual daughter days where girls aged between 11 and 16 can get to know the company and technical professions and work in the workshops themselves. More information under Top teaching mode
• EVVA introduces students to how exciting a technical career can be through dialogues and company tours. More about sustainability starts at school
• In-house produced videos with EVVA technicians explaining their tasks in research & development, mechanical engineering, etc. Chat with us. They are valuable role models and inspiration for internal and external applicants
   

Different working time models

45% of employees are women, an attractive value for a technology company. EVVA offers various working time models so that women – like men – can combine family and career more easily.

Transparent communication

Info breakfasts/cafés are held at all EVVA locations several times a year. The Management Board provides personal information on current challenges and strategies. The special twist is that: Employees can ask the management about coffee and cake in a relaxed, relaxed atmosphere - even sensitive questions - and receive immediate answers. You can also bring in your questions through a spokesperson. Topics that are close to your heart can thus be clarified first-hand.
 

Operational performance for employees

These benefits/benefits relate to all employees at headquarters (full-time and part-time) in the reporting period. They are further puzzle pieces for high satisfaction. Employees are also offered operational performance at other EVVA locations.

• In-house canteen with chef. A daily breakfast menu and 3 freshly cooked menus to choose from (including vegetarian and vegan). The prices are supported, EVVA covers a large part of the costs. The canteen was relocated and redesigned a few years ago: with more spaciousness, new bright living areas and a cosy atmosphere (see photo)
   
• Occupational health care with promotional measures, occupational safety and training. See comprehensive extra point on occupational safety & health protection


• Internal further education and training platform. Find out more at EVVA Academy

• Participation in running events. EVVA promotes employee participation in running events and pays the start-up fees
   
• 50% travel allowance for all employees. EVVA covers half of the travel costs of public transport and thus makes a valuable contribution to climate protection, as public transport is far more environmentally friendly than motorised individual transport. And employees save a lot of money
   
• Own library with many hundreds of specialist books to borrow easily. Additional free book exchange
   
• Herbs and vegetables can be planted and harvested in your own raised beds on the EVVA roof terrace
   
• Other benefits:
  > Every year, shopping vouchers for Christmas, eggs for Easter, crawls for Carnival, apple sack in autumn
  > Free coffee at the vending machines
  > Various advantages at local companies

• Employee events:
   

  > RepairCafé since 2022: The EVVA RepairCafé is a networking and sustainability initiative within the company. “Repair instead of throwing away” is their motto. The first events were dedicated to the topic of “bicycles”. An experienced employee presented which maintenance work and repairs can easily be carried out by the customer and what needs to be taken into account. Colleagues from different EVVA departments took part, and many brought their own bike with them right away.
  EVVA management has been providing a service and repair kit (air pump, multifunction tool, repair kit, etc.) for all EVVA cyclists since 2022 - also to promote the use of the bicycle for commuting

  > In 2023, the EVVA RepairCafé took place on the topic of “Visible Mending”, i.e. how you can repair your clothes creatively and visibly yourself. Experts from RESI Slow Fashion gave participants many practical tips in the workshop

  > The last EVVA Family Days took place in Krefeld, Leipzig and Vienna (awarded with the EVA Award, an event prize for industrial companies) - a big celebration with all employees and their families and friends at EVVA. In the participation stations, children and guests were clearly introduced to sustainability and the UN’s SDGs (e.g. via the SDG video especially for children, via tours of the clean production machines, etc.)
  
  > Several major anniversary celebrations for EVVA’s 100th birthday
  
  > Summer parties, Christmas parties, themed days with espresso cars and free gourmet coffee, Wuzzler tournaments (football table), open wardrobes for swapping and gifting and much more …