SFG

Working at the SFG

What is it like to work at SFG? We take pride in doing work that makes a difference in our region; we are customer- and quality-focused, and we treat each other and our clients with respect.

Strength comes from having strengths.

Work of Regional Significance
The Styrian Economic Development Agency (SFG) is a wholly owned subsidiary of the State of Styria and operates on behalf of Willibald Ehrenhöfer, State Minister for Economic Affairs. Every day, our employees roll up their sleeves and get to work for the region’s business community and for the approximately 70,000 small and large companies in Styria. If you want to make a difference, you’d be wise to explore every possibility. We approach new ideas and suggestions—whether they come from within or outside the organization—with curiosity and an open mind. We don’t try to please everyone; instead, we prefer to make a difference. We have values, but no price tag. We’d rather make a social impact than provide interchangeable services. We want to create real meaning and added value for the local economy—to be useful, dynamic, and bold.
Customer- and Quality-Oriented
Customer and service orientation are a way of life for us. And because we manage public funds, our work is characterized by great diligence and transparency.
Appreciative
We work in an open, collegial environment and place great value on opportunities for personal development. This is also linked to an actively cultivated culture of continuing education within the company. Whether customer or employee: it is important to us to treat everyone with equal respect and professionalism. Because we’re all working together toward a common goal.

What We Offer:

With flexible hours, tailored work models, a 6th week of vacation from age 43, part-time options, remote work and time-off arrangements, we help employees balance work, leisure and family life. We also provide modern office equipment for home use and an iPhone as a company phone.

We offer our employees a wide range of health-promoting programs to help them stay healthy and motivated. These range from regular consultations with occupational health physicians to free flu and TBE vaccinations, coverage of the costs of psychological counseling, and discounts at gyms.

We demonstrate social responsibility and environmental awareness—and cover the cost of the Klimaticket Steiermark Classic Graz.

After one year of service, we make an additional contribution to our employees standard of living following their active working career.

We support our employees in thinking and doing new things. To that end, we offer an individual education budget, internally organized training programs, “educational snippets,” and the option of taking educational leave or working part-time for educational purposes.

We offer our employees meal subsidies through Pluxee, discounts at Mangolds Restaurant, and numerous team-building activities such as company outings, ski days, business runs, Christmas parties, and more.

Employee Testimonials

What I especially like about SFG is the work environment. My coworkers and supervisors are always there to listen. It´s a place where people really enjoy coming to work!

I appreciate being able to work from home and the flexibility to manage our work outside of core hours. New employees receive a comprehensive orientation program that provides a thorough overview of SFG’s activities and the responsibilities of other departments.

I really love working at SFG because I have great coworkers and I appreciate the wonderful environment that allows me to work independently. It´s no exaggeration to say that I really look forward to going to SFG every day!