In the latest episode of the Finance podcast, we delve into Slovenia’s leading companies and their remarkable achievements in creating high added value. We have featured the top companies from our TOP 101 list, including examples from medium-sized and smaller enterprises that excel in generating exceptional added value. We also examine a case where a company faces challenges when its previously high added value per employee declines. This indicator, along with productivity, is crucial for economic progress and stability. According to AJPES, last year, the net added value per employee in Slovenia was €61,000.
- In this podcast on achieving exceptional performance (which will also be a central theme at this year’s PKP), you will learn:
- The current state of Slovenia’s economy and how we compare to Europe.
- Our added value and when we might reach the coveted €100,000 per employee.
- How our top companies achieve nearly €200,000 in added value per employee and their secret formula.
- The remarkable stories of companies such as PP Agro, Labena, Fotona, and Steklarna Hrastnik.
In our recent podcast episode focused on exceptional added value, several key figures shared their insights on achieving and maintaining high levels of performance:
- Matjaž Lukač, longtime director and now board member of Fotona, remarked: “When you win at the Olympics, you are forever an Olympic champion. In the business world, however, you are only as good as your last year.”
- Borut Čeh, co-owner of the family business Labena, noted: “We have many opportunities, but the money bag is limited. Therefore, we must make careful decisions about where to invest.”
- Peter Čas, General Director of Steklarna Hrastnik, stated: “We sought direction for the future and developed a strategy that focuses all our efforts on the profitable sector of packaging glass.”
- Dejan Pernat, Director of PP-Agro, commented: “Currently, it looks like we will be at the same business level as last year. Despite last year’s results being worse than the previous year, we are satisfied because we survived.”
- Bojan Ivanc, Chief Economist at the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Slovenia, highlighted: “The structure of Slovenia’s economy is improving. Data shows that companies with low added value have either failed or had to move part of their production abroad.”
