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Details: Written by OriginalSteps; Category: Test Drive a Top Company; Published: 27 October 2016; Last Updated: 07 November 2016

"We believe that the people in our team fill the brand internally with combined enthusiasm and power which moves to inspire people outside of our company." - HR Director at Björn Borg AB, Lena Nordin

Björn Borg HR Director Lena Nordin accepting the award - image courtesy of Björn Borg

Björn Borg received the world’s first-ever Healthy Business Award during the HR and leadership seminar Healthy Business in Stockholm.

OriginalSteps.com found out more about the achievement from HR Director at Björn Borg AB, Lena Nordin.

How important is the Healthy Business Award for Björn Borg?

The award is a fantastic acknowledgement of our work and it is a great honour to receive it, but the most important thing is that our employees are stronger than what they were a year ago. This is based on the activities that we do together to become a stronger team. We focus on integrating personal "get stronger" goals into our performance management toolbox. Making sure to have good smart monthly goals and then do a lot of different activities that enable all individuals to reach their goals. Activities can for instance be our weekly sports-hour, bi-annual fitness tests, educations and team activities.

Details: Written by OriginalSteps; Category: Test Drive a Top Company; Published: 04 August 2016; Last Updated: 04 August 2016

Sphero and the giant leap - BB-8 image courtesy Sphero © & ™ Lucasfilm Ltd.

"Sphero’s ideal candidate is entrepreneurial, driven, organized and passionate about connected play and robotics."

What happens when you take a robot, a movie franchise, some creative thinking and genius engineering? - you get Sphero.

With unexpected giant leaps and strides, toy-brand Sphero stormed onto the world stage - launching a robotic product range that took on the persona of BB-8 from Star Wars. At the time Star Wars had returned to dominate the worlds movie scene. This provided a commercial match made in heaven.

Read more: Sphero and the giant leap

Details: Written by OriginalSteps; Category: Test Drive a Top Company; Published: 13 August 2015; Last Updated: 24 November 2015

Did Lexus just shake up the automotive market – we believe so! - Image credit Lexus

Did Lexus just shake up the automotive market – we believe so! - Image credit Lexus

When an automotive manufacturer takes a concept made popular by Steven Spielberg and develops it into reality. The mind will wonder further as to whether the creation of a time machine may be around the corner.

Taking it down a notch from time travel, Lexus, the Toyota subsidiary has brought out the aptly named SLIDE project. This project has generated the Lexus Hoverboard and the great thing is that it actually works!

Details: Written by OriginalSteps; Category: Test Drive a Top Company; Published: 11 July 2016; Last Updated: 11 July 2016

LulzBot and the creation of innovation image source - Aleph Objects Inc.

"Innovation is at the heart of what we do, and we are always exploring new product ideas and developments."

What happens when one is faced with the dilemma that one’s home 3D printer becomes too small and a commercial 3D printer, which is quite costly expensive, is unattainable? - you get a LulzBot desktop 3D printer.

3D printing or additive manufacturing process began as far back in the early 1980's. The industry has since boomed after the turn of the millennium with 3D printing becoming more accessible to the everyday user, maker and manufacturer. This was fostered by the accelerated development of the 3D Desktop printing.

The concept of conceiving an idea and converting it into a tangible prototype or product in a quick turnaround timever is now a realistic approach rather than a futuristic ideal!

Details: Written by OriginalSteps; Category: Test Drive a Top Company; Published: 04 February 2015; Last Updated: 24 November 2015

Pernod Ricard the global business of wines and spirits

Pernod Ricard the global business of wines and spirits *Image Source: Pernod Ricard

A business ignited in France that dates as far back as 1805! However it was only in 1975 that Pernod Ricard was officially formed, creating a bigger setup that stems 80 countries worldwide and is home to 18,000 employees! Welcome to the global business of wines and spirits!