We are proud to be JYSK

We are thrilled to have you join JYSK. Your skills and talents are a valuable addition, and we look forward to working together.

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At our Head Office in Aarhus, we focus on the development and growth of JYSK. Our various departments, including HR, IT, Sales and Expansion, and Retail Development, work together towards the common goal of supporting and enhancing our stores.

JYSK opened its first store on Silkeborgvej in Aarhus in 1979. Since then, we have grown into a global company with over 3,400 stores and +31.000 employees in 48 countries and counting.

JYSK is part of the family-owned Lars Larsen Group, which also includes companies like ILVA, Bolia, and SENG.

To learn more about JYSK's story, click here. 

The name JYSK is significant to us as a company, reflecting our identity and values.

The Danish word "jysk" was also meaningful to our founder, Lars Larsen, when he opened his first stores under the name JYSK SENGETØJSLAGER. It was later shortened to JYSK, which is our name today.

"Jysk" means someone or something originating from the Danish peninsula called Jutland. People from Jutland are generally considered to be hard-working, down-to-earth, and reliable.

Our Scandinavian roots form the foundation of how we do business. We are a value-driven company based on Scandinavian principles such as honesty and respect - both towards customers and colleagues.

Our Scandinavian roots are not only about where our company was founded; they also define the values that guide us in leading the company. These values influence our approach to everything from customer service to corporate management, ensuring that we maintain a consistent and principled way of operating.

By embracing these Scandinavian values, we strive to create a positive and respectful work environment, foster strong relationships with our customers, and build a sustainable and ethical business that reflects our heritage.

Our JYSK Values and JYSK Leadership provide the framework for how we interact with each other and our external partners.

Our three fundamental JYSK Values - Tradesman, Colleague, and Corporate Spirit - originate from our founder, Lars Larsen. These values express the behavior and attitude we expect from one another.

In addition to our core values, we expect our leaders to embody JYSK Leadership, characterized by being a Leader, Coach, and Communicator.

At JYSK, we trust each other and believe in delegation and freedom with responsibility.

We believe our employees are key to our success. That is why we strive to offer opportunities for development, growth, and new challenges within JYSK. When our employees grow, JYSK grows too.

Our ambition is to be the first choice for employees in retail wherever JYSK is present. This means making JYSK an attractive place to work where employees enjoy their time.

We take pride in rewarding engagement and great effort among our employees. With the right attitude, opportunities abound at JYSK.

We truly believe in our employee promises and live them out every day:

• Bring dedication. Meet possibilities.
• Strong teams. Great engagement.

As an international company, JYSK is in daily contact with thousands of customers, employees and suppliers. Our activities and actions impact our surroundings, and there we as a company have a responsibility. Our approach is defined through our sustainability strategy A Great Offer for Generations. The strategy entails five strategic focus areas, which are important for us as a company.

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