Headquartered in Seinäjoki, Finland, Atria also operates in Sweden, Denmark, and the Baltics. The company’s cornerstones are responsibility, domestic production, and food safety.

The Starting Point

Atria set out to renew and harmonize its HR processes across countries, with a particular focus on strengthening the Group’s Talent Management processes. The goal was to ensure that the development of Atria employees’ skills would go hand in hand with the company’s strategic ambitions.

Agile Collaboration – Talent Management Renewed in Seven Weeks

The collaboration began with a conversation between Atria’s HR Director and our HR consultant. We quickly captured Atria’s intent and helped clarify and define the key focus areas through expert facilitation and structured dialogue.

The work started with an initial assessment to evaluate the current state of Talent Management processes and their ability to meet the needs of both the business and employee development. Through interviews and discussions, we identified key improvement areas that would best support the link between employee performance and company goals, as well as foster self-directed learning and growth. Another focus area was to strengthen the support available for managers in leading and developing their people.

The objective was ambitious: to update and renew the Talent Management processes before the next annual development discussions.

From the start, we aligned on direction and goals. Weekly dialogue sessions were scheduled to ensure continuous interaction, transparency, and the flexibility to adjust direction quickly when needed.

Key Actions

• Reviewing and updating existing process descriptions
• Creating new process documentation for the Annual Performance Management Cycle, Development Planning & Discussions, and Goal Setting
• Redesigning models for annual performance management, development discussions, and goal setting
• Strengthening the culture of ongoing feedback and dialogue

The Outcome

The project successfully achieved its goals. The result was a clear and practical Talent Management framework that supports both managers’ and employees’ development.

“The collaboration was smooth, transparent, and fast. We were able to renew our key Talent Management processes on schedule and with great quality.”
— Jennifer Paatelainen, HR Director, Atria

If your organization’s Talent Management processes could use a refresh or greater clarity, let’s talk. Together, we can create a solution that truly works in practice and supports your strategy.