Learning in an Environment with Feel-Good Factor | Vector
2023-04-04

Learning in an Environment with Feel-Good Factor

vGrow – the unusual name says it all: the new Vector training center vGrow has been designed in line with the latest research into creativity and learning, and features 360 square meters of flexibly configurable rooms, state-of-the-art technology as well as playful design elements. The new premises at the company’s headquarters in Stuttgart-Weilimdorf further reinforce the high value placed on tailored employee development.

Promoting and expanding the professional, methodological, and personal skills of its 2,800 employees in Germany is one of Vector Informatik’s key success factors. Just as the project was completed in 2020, the Covid pandemic struck and caused a long hiatus. But the center is now in use for expanding skills and deepening knowledge. More than 200 training sessions are set to take place at vGrow each year. Training courses on the latest software development methods, IT project management and advanced programming languages are in particularly high demand among employees. There will also be seminars and workshops on management development as well as more classic communication and personal development sessions – all in line with the company’s approach: “grow together and keep learning”.

Green oasis and yellow tentacles

The center’s special interior design, with lots of plants and organic shapes on the walls and furniture, helps training participants to detach themselves from their daily work routines and to engage with something new. Developed by Heller Designstudio, the concept ensures that entrenched mindsets and thinking patterns are discarded thanks to the different nature of the provided spaces. vGrow has already been named “Best Workspace of the Month” by the independent judging panel of Best Workspaces, an international architecture award for smart working environments. The interior design and architecture magazine Frame has also shown enthusiasm for the project’s implementation.

 
Entrance to the training center
Vector employees walk past 663 tentacles into vGrow.
Hallway with many plants
245 plants in 553 plant grids provide a pleasant learning environment that deliberately distinguishes itself from conventional office space.
Room with two wooden walls, with a TV hanging on one wall
Great emphasis was placed on the selection of materials, surfaces, and shapes. Wood and plants as living materials, as well as plenty of light, have created natural communal spaces.
A workspace with 8 tables and chairs
Glass walls connect the corridor and rooms.
The meandering corridor is both a connecting walkway and a function-filled space. Places for social interaction, and informal group work opportunities have been created within it.
A room with a blue carpet, an orange wall, two armchairs and a shelf.
A comfortable environment encourages learning at the vGrow training center.
A bar where employees can get coffee or other beverages
Quality break refreshments, including the chance of caffeine intake, are of course provided.
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Entrance to the training center
Vector employees walk past 663 tentacles into vGrow.
Hallway with many plants
245 plants in 553 plant grids provide a pleasant learning environment that deliberately distinguishes itself from conventional office space.
Room with two wooden walls, with a TV hanging on one wall
Great emphasis was placed on the selection of materials, surfaces, and shapes. Wood and plants as living materials, as well as plenty of light, have created natural communal spaces.
A workspace with 8 tables and chairs
Glass walls connect the corridor and rooms.
The meandering corridor is both a connecting walkway and a function-filled space. Places for social interaction, and informal group work opportunities have been created within it.
A room with a blue carpet, an orange wall, two armchairs and a shelf.
A comfortable environment encourages learning at the vGrow training center.
A bar where employees can get coffee or other beverages
Quality break refreshments, including the chance of caffeine intake, are of course provided.

Employee Development Ensures Qualifications and Quality

Vector has placed a very high strategic value on employee and organizational development since the company was founded. Training and coaching are an integral part of corporate development and human resources management. They are made explicitly available to all employees and are deliberately not used as employee-specific incentives.
In our dynamic business arena, new technologies and working methods are always in demand. Diverse employee development measures help us to progress professionally, personally, and in terms of teamwork.

As part of annual appraisal meetings, employees discuss tasks and competencies with their managers and define future development opportunities. It has become clear that in many areas in-house training tailored to our individual requirements is significantly more efficient and targeted than external training. And of course, this also increases the motivation and satisfaction of those working at Vector.

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