Net Insight develops hardware and software for the transmission of live media. Its technology plays a role in delivering major sporting events to audiences quickly and in high quality. The company has approximately 200 employees, 150 of whom work in Solna Business Park. In addition to office space, the premises accommodate other parts of the business, placing particular demands on the facilities.

But for Tove Bylund, Chief Human Resources Officer at Net Insight, it is above all the interaction between people that makes the office important.

“The office plays a huge role in shaping our company culture. People come here to meet colleagues and socialise, but also to make collaboration easier.”

An office designed to bring people together

Just over a year ago, Net Insight's office was renovated and upgraded in collaboration with Fabege. A key priority was to create an environment that would encourage collaboration – both within and across teams – while helping to strengthen social connections.

Tove sees a clear distinction between tasks that can just as easily be done from home and those that benefit from people meeting in person.

“There isn't much point in coming into the office only to spend the entire day in Teams meetings. When you meet face to face, it's easier to collaborate, come up with new ideas and solve problems quickly. You bump into someone by the coffee machine and suddenly remember: that's exactly the person I needed to speak to.”

For an international company, the office also serves as a natural meeting place. Colleagues from countries including the US, the UK and Singapore regularly visit Sweden.

“That's when the office really comes alive. I personally get a lot of energy from being here and meeting colleagues. It creates a completely different dynamic compared with working from home on your own.”

Plenty of ways to get to work

Accessibility is another important factor. With commuter trains, the metro, light rail, buses and cycle routes, there are plenty of ways to reach Solna Business Park.

“Generally, people find it easy to get here. There are lots of different transport options, and many people cycle too. I think it works really well.”

For Tove, the working day often begins on her bike.

“I have the best cycle route in the world. Every morning, I cycle across bridges and waterways and past fields with horses – and then I arrive here.”

A small-town feel in the middle of the working day

When Tove describes Solna Business Park, she keeps coming back to the convenience of having everything close by. Restaurants, services and fitness facilities are all within a compact area.

“It almost has a small-town feel. You've got ICA, all the restaurants you need and places to work out. And if you walk just a few minutes to Sundbyberg, there's even more on offer.”

Having ICA Maxi nearby is something she particularly appreciates.

“It's actually a real luxury having it next door. It sorts out everything from lunch and coffee breaks to last-minute presents – or even a pair of socks if you've forgotten yours after a workout.”

Another welcome addition is the new rooftop terrace, which is open to everyone during the day and can be booked by companies for their own events in the evenings.

“It feels as though there's always something happening. And the rooftop terrace is a fantastic addition – I actually sat up there and had lunch in the sunshine today.”

Building relationships through exercise

For Net Insight, the facilities around the office have also become an important part of social life at work. Every week, the company organises a dedicated fitness session for its employees in the area.

“It's really popular. You get a good workout, but it's also a chance to spend time with colleagues you might not work with every day.”

Employees have also started a running group, and many make use of the padel courts in the area.

An area that continues to evolve

Net Insight moved to Solna Business Park in 2018. Since then, Tove has seen the area continue to develop. This is also one of the things she values about the relationship with Fabege.

“I think our collaboration works extremely well, and it's clear that there's a genuine commitment both to us as a tenant and to the area as a whole. Fabege really makes an effort to keep things happening, from smaller events and activities to contributing to the long-term development of the area. We're very happy with the partnership.”