Our Employees
Our Employees
Our Philosophy
We believe that sustainability starts with people. As part of our broader ESG strategy, we are committed to creating a working environment where everyone is treated fairly, supported in their growth, and empowered to thrive.
Social sustainability is not a side topic – it is a core pillar of our corporate responsibility.
At NovaTaste, our employees make the difference, and our strategy is about people.
Rita Weber, CHRO
Together we make a difference
Our employees play an active role in shaping our sustainability efforts and we encourage everyone to make a difference. This also entails regularly inviting employees to share their perspectives as well as implementing initiatives and programs on a local and global level to foster the physical and mental health of our employees. We recognize that thriving employees are the foundation of a sustainable company.
Engagement Survey
To gather feedback and gain insights into our employee’s workplace experiences, NovaTaste launched an employee engagement survey in 2024. The key areas treated in the survey include leadership, communication, career development, and workplace culture. By actively seeking actionable feedback we want to foster transparent communication and a positive work environment.
Physical Health Initiatives
With Wings for Life World Run NovaTaste launched its first global health initiative in 2024. The event promotes health, inclusion, and team spirit – reflecting our commitment to social impact and employee well-being.
In 2025 the company introduced another program by taking part in the Movevo Move Days Initiative. The Program included daily challenges, healthy routines and exercises that employees can integrate not only in their workplace behaviors but also in their daily lives.
Mental Health Initiatives
To promote not only physical, but also mental well-being, NovaTaste has recently launched a global mental health program called nilo.health. This initiative underscores the company’s commitment to fostering a supportive work environment and prioritizing employee resilience and productivity worldwide.
Sustainable workplaces
NovaTaste supports sustainable mobility by offering annual public transportation passes (KlimaTicket) to over 60 employees in Austria and sponsoring bicycles for more than 130 employees across Germany and Austria.
From volunteering initiatives like Clean Up Days to the Green Team in our headquarter Salzburg – together we create a more sustainable working environment.
Together we grow
We believe in recognizing and nurturing potential at every level of our organization. Our talent management approach focuses on identifying individual strengths, enabling personal growth, and building strong internal career paths. From succession planning and leadership development programs to our yearly performance management process, we empower our employees to take ownership of their careers and unlock their full potential. We are committed to fostering a culture where talent is seen, valued, and developed.
We operate with integrity and accountability
Our Code of Conduct and our Company Values are the backbone of our corporate culture and serve as a compass for the behaviour and decisions of every individual at NovaTaste. We are convinced that this is the foundation for protecting our business and all our stakeholders. By enhancing the collective understanding, we can ensure NovaTaste continues to operate with integrity and accountability in everything we do.
At NovaTaste, our success is built on ethics, honesty, and integrity. With our Whisteblowing Tool “Speak up”, we take another step toward strengthening compliance and ensuring a safe, inclusive workplace for everyone where concerns can be reported easily, quickly and anonymously.
NovaTaste is committed to paying employees around the world fair and equitable wages. Our yearly compensation review process ensures this commitment. In addition, the company is working with recognized external consulting firms providing their methodology and benchmarks to ensure an unbiased evaluation.
The protection, health and safety of all our employees, business partners and visitors at our sites is particularly important to us. Each individual must comply with the NovaTaste guidelines to ensure a safe working environment for colleagues and themselves.
We embrace diversity
We respect and promote diversity among our employees and ensure a working environment that offers equal opportunities, is free from discrimination or harassment, and in which every employee is treated with dignity and respect. This includes embracing the wide range of cultures our people represent and celebrating this richness, for example by organizing a Day of the Dead Altar Contest to celebrate and preserve Mexican traditions and reinforcing the sense of community.