Your development, in your hands
Whether you’re a scientist, marketeer, digital specialist or financial controller, we want you to be the best that you can be. As a global company, we give you the chance to follow training and development programs of all types, and to explore career opportunities and experiences in other countries and departments.
Every Hempel employee follows our award-winning professional development process, Let’s talk! This process enables you to take charge of your own career and development path with constructive feedback from your colleagues as well as support and guidance from your manager. Whether you want to improve your technical or business expertise, develop your leadership potential or gain experience abroad, it's in your hands.
Hempel Academy
A globally-renowned training and development center
No matter which country you work in, as a Hempel employee, you have access to a wide range of training opportunities through Hempel Academy. Our internal center for global training and development offers a variety of activities – from workshops and one-day courses to even longer courses and technical certifications – delivered online, face-to-face or on-the-job.
Become a Hempel leader
We believe that an engaged and passionate workforce begins with our leaders – and we have defined 10 essential leadership competencies that our leaders take to heart.
At Hempel, everyone can develop their leadership skills. Online learning journeys are available anytime, anywhere and on any device. You can tailor-make your own development path. We also run targeted talent development programs for high potential talents, covering all three levels of leadership: leading self, leading others and leading the business.
Pioneer (graduate level)
A global graduate program to boost high-potential leadership talents at the beginning of their careers. Learn more here.
Explorer (mid-level)
A talent program dedicated to our mid-level leaders, focusing on building their leadership capabilities and accelerating their personal development.
Challenger (executive level)
A talent program to elevate our most senior leaders, focused on strategy, execution and leadership.
