Our Culture. Our Compass.
Our culture connects people, locations and teams around the world. It provides guidance in our daily work, supports us in making decisions, and shapes the way we collaborate.
We build on a strong foundation: the values and principles that have shaped iwis for generations. At the same time, we continue to develop our culture to ensure it meets the needs of our company, our employees and our customers.
Our philosophy provides a common framework. It describes what we stand for, how we work together and how we take responsibility.
Under the guiding principle
iwis move. connect. shape.
we make our culture visible and tangible.
Our Philosophy
Our core philosophies make clear what unites us. They foster a culture of trust, personal responsibility and collaboration and help us succeed together.
In this way, they create a shared understanding of how we work together across teams, functions and locations.
Corporate Philosophy
It describes our motivation and goals and what defines us as a company.
Management Philosophy
It shows our principles of effective leadership creates a common understanding of how leadership is practiced at iwis.
Staff Philosophy
It reflects our common understanding of responsibility and collaboration and our contribution to the company's success.
A Culture that Guides us
Together, the core philosophies shape our corporate culture and give it a clear direction. They provide clarity on how we act, make decisions and shape the way we work together. They represent our commitment to acting with quality, responsibility, courage to progress and a clear focus on the future.
Our Roots: The Ten Golden Rules
The “Ten Golden Rules for People Striding Ahead” form the origins of our corporate culture. They were formulated as early as 1895 by company founder Johann Baptist Winklhofer (1859–1949) and continue to guide our understanding of responsibility, progress and entrepreneurial action to this day.
They connect our heritage with our forward-looking perspective and provide direction for the values and principles that continue to guide us today.
Our People Drive our Success
At iwis, it is our people who make the difference. With their knowledge, commitment and collaboration, they contribute to the success of our company every day.
That is why we create a working environment characterized by trust, appreciation and open dialogue. A culture in which ideas are welcome, responsibility is embraced and development is possible.
Room to Grow
We support the personal and professional development of our employees and create opportunities for them to realize their potential. After all, new knowledge, different perspectives and continuous learning are essential prerequisites for innovation and progress.
Our Gerhard Winklhofer Bildungswerk e.V. supports this development with a comprehensive range of training and development opportunities. Find out more here
Safety, Health and Work-Life Balance
Our aim is to create a working environment in which people can work safely, stay healthy and be successful.
At the same time, we support our employees in balancing professional requirements with their personal circumstances. Flexible working models and a wide range of support services help accommodate individual needs at different stages of life.
- Healthy food options in our company canteens at the Munich and Landsberg locations
- Fitness programs, activity days and hiking days
- Occupational health screenings and medical support
- Workplace reintegration management (e.g. after a serious illness)
- Johannes Winklhofer Foundation for employees in need
- Company pension plan
- Childcare services in Munich through our company-owned kindergarten with nursery
Dialogue and Collaboration
Good collaboration thrives on dialogue. That is why we promote open communication, regular feedback and the active involvement of our employees. Whether through direct conversations, feedback formats or idea management: good ideas are heard and help shape change.
iwis move. connect. shape.
Our culture is shaped by the people who bring it to life every day. It combines individual strengths with common goals, creating the basis for collaboration, development and long-term success.
As a family-owned company, we take responsibility for our employees and foster an environment that supports personal development, health, safety and a strong sense of community.
We see social responsibility not as a one-off initiative, but as an integral part of our corporate culture and our daily actions.