About L'OCCITANE EN PROVENCE

L'Occitane are a multi-channel retailer offering premium, effective and high-quality skincare, fragrances and bodycare. They’re formulated with natural ingredients and traditionally cultivated and harvested in Provence, France.

The story began in 1976 in the markets of Provence. With nothing but an alembic, a small truck and a solid knowledge of plants, 23-year-old Olivier Baussan began distilling rosemary essential oil to sell locally.

Today, L’Occitane has thousands of staff and shops in more than 90 countries - across the Americas, Europe, Asia, Australia and Africa.

In 1994, Austrian businessman Reinold Geiger bought a 33% stake in the group and became majority shareholder two years later. Geiger, as the new chairman, asked Baussan to return as Creative Director and lead product development. L'Occitane’s competitor, Clarins, is also a shareholder.

L’Occitane Foundation supports visual impairment around the world and economic emancipation for women in Burkina Faso. Other projects include post-tsunami reconstruction in Japan and the natural heritage of Provence.

What is it like to work for L'OCCITANE EN PROVENCE

Leadership

88% of staff agreed:

This organisation is run on strong values / principles

The leadership team are formally measured twice a year against entrepreneurship and teamwork. They also have an initiative offering further clarity on brand priorities and culture, 'Senses and Culture', which includes detail on their three brand priorities and the key words that represent the shared values.

88% of staff agreed:

This organisation is run on strong values / principles

Giving Something Back

85% of staff agreed:

This organisation has a strong social conscience

The firm has a CSR working committee. They’ve introduced LED lights into stores and signed up with Eco-tricity to buy green energy for all eligible shops. They’re also members of SEDEX, which shares ethical supply-chain data.

85% of staff agreed:

This organisation has a strong social conscience

My Company

92% of staff agreed:

I believe I can make a valuable contribution to the success of this organisation

The key values are; entrepreneurship – take calculated risks, innovate and adapt; team spirit – cooperate with others and achieve common objectives; leading by example – positively influence others; and authenticity – being humble and genuine.

92% of staff agreed:

I believe I can make a valuable contribution to the success of this organisation

Learn more about the 8 factors of workplace engagement here

Benefits:

Charity Activities

At least 20% of staff are known to undertake charitable activities during business hours without incurring financial loss
Women

At least 40% of senior managers are women
Gym

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Health Insurance

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