The Gold Club was established in 1968 by the then President and CEO Kurt-Allan Belfrage with the aim of recognizing and honoring employees who have stayed with the company for a long time. Anyone who has worked for one of Atlas Copco Group's various companies for a total of 25 years becomes a member. Today, the Gold Club still unites people all around the world long after they have retired.
When the Gold Club celebrated 50 years in 2018, it had around 7,000 members, of which about a quarter were Swedish. The club is open to anyone who has worked for the Group for at least 25 years, regardless of whether they have been continuously employed or not. Employees who have been employed through an acquisition can after 5 years become a member, with basis in the years of employment within the acquired company.
Employees are normally recognized with a golden pin to mark the achievement at a lunch or dinner.
25 years is a long time – Why do people stay so long at Atlas Copco Group?
They stay because it is a sound business with strong values where people have opportunity to grow.
They stay because of the people. It is all about friendship and pride. The Atlas Copco Group spirit is unique.
