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Equality and non-discrimination at Mehiläinen
What does equality, non-discrimination and diversity at Mehiläinen mean?
At Mehiläinen, equality and equity are the foundation of our everyday operations. We are committed to equality and non-discrimination in our values and actions, and we strive to be a workplace where everyone feels comfortable. Our goal is for every Mehiläinen employee and customer to feel accepted and valued just as they are.
Equality, equity, and diversity at Mehiläinen mean non-discrimination, recognizing and meeting each individual as they are, and working together in accordance with Mehiläinen's values.
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Equality
Mehiläinen aims to create a work environment where everyone can feel comfortable and equality is a central part of this goal. Our objective is to ensure that every Mehiläinen employee and customer feels accepted and valued in their own uniqueness.
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Non-discrimination
In Mehiläinen's non-discriminating work community, everyone has the opportunity to work without discrimination on the basis of gender, sexual orientation, age, origin, language, nationality, family relations, religion, belief, opinion, health, disability or any other ground relating to the person.
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Diversity
Every Mehiläinen professional has the opportunity to work and advance in their career according to their abilities, regardless of their background.
Blog: Equality Concerns Us All
Diversity is not only acceptable but also a resource that forms the foundation for human understanding and a sense of belonging. Miia Savander, Unit Director at Felicitas Mehiläinen, writes in the blog about the diversification of family structures and how fertility clinics can support various types of families on their journey toward parenthood.
Mehiläinen is one of Helsinki Pride 2025 Partners
Mehiläinen has been one of the official partners of Helsinki Pride for several years. Helsinki Pride is Finland's largest human rights and cultural event, culminating in Pride Week and the park celebration at the end of June. The theme for 2025 is "Pride without Borders".
Equality survey and training
The work towards equality and equity is an ongoing process. Since 2021, Mehiläinen has conducted an annual equality survey aimed at assessing the realization of equality and inclusivity within the organization and identifying potential areas for improvement. The number of respondents has grown year by year, with over 3,000 Mehiläinen employees participating in the 2024 equality survey (2023: over 2,800, 2022: over 2,000, 2021: over 1,300).
Based on the survey results, the company’s equality and equity plan has been updated, and training on addressing sexual diversity in customer interactions has been organized for the staff.
Thoughts from Mehiläinen employees on equality and equity
We have asked Mehiläinen employees to share what equality and equity mean to them in their work.
Diversity is normal, normal is equality. Equality starts with the individual, and the individual is a part of diversity.
Marko, Unit Manager, Child Protection Foster Care
We work from person to person, as equals and without discrimination.
Minna, HR Specialist
We treat each other with respect and are tolerant. We value each other as people and as individuals. We treat everyone as we hope to be treated ourselves.
Johanna, Unit Manager
Everyone is allowed to be their wonderful self and feel important.
Ida, Customer Relations Coordinator
We all have different stories and different paths but the same goal.
Sini, Dental Nurse
Everyone is equally important and valuable to us.
Ville, Digital Content Manager
Everyone has the same opportunities to influence matters and to be heard, and can trust that this will continue in the future.
Tiia-Maria, Nurse
Every professional is their own self, as their own person, an equal part of the work community; as representatives of different professional groups. Together we are more.
Minna, Chief Physician
I don't make assumptions about others, but give everyone the opportunity to tell their own story. I feel safe coming to work every day just as I am.
Vesa-Pekka, Graphic Designer/Copywriter
It is safe for me to be me and it is safe for you to be you.
Outi, Practical Nurse
Interacting with LGBT+ people at Mehiläinen
In cooperation with Seta's professionals, Mehiläinen has organised training for all employees on how to interact with LGBT+ people. The training focused on interacting with LGBT+ people both in customer work and in the work community, and we have received basic knowledge of different LGBT+ identities, the correct terminology and sensitive interaction. In addition, the themes of the training included attitudes and normative thinking, which can either be an obstacle to equality or an enabler of it.
Mehiläinen Code of Conduct
All Mehiläinen professionals are committed to promoting equality and non-discrimination as part of Mehiläinen's Code of Conduct.
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Equal encounter
Equality forms the foundation for open dialogue, cooperation, and mutual understanding between people – whether at home, among friends, in working life, or at a doctor's reception. Mehiläinen's psychotherapist and Felicitas Mehiläinen's infertility specialist, who works with diverse families, emphasize the importance of active listening and personalized service.
10 facts about the increasingly common fertility treatments for female couples
Today, almost twice as many female couples and independent women are treated compared to five years ago. Anna-Kaisa Poranen, Fertility Doctor at Felicitas Mehiläinen, explains 10 facts about different modes of fertility treatment for female couples.
Aliisa and Essi's journey towards motherhood
Aliisa and Essi have dreamt for a long time of having a child of their own. Finally, the path towards parenthood can begin after finding the right clinic and specialist.
Essi and Sara had their child with the help of donated sperm cells
Essi and Sara had their first child, now four years old, with the help of donated sperm cells. Now, there is also a one-year-old boy in the family. “The children have brought more friends and happiness to our everyday life,” they say.
