Annual report 2022

For the second consecutive year, we have been named Sweden’s Best Employer across all categories. This is perhaps the most important highlight of them all – that we have achieved this together, as one Consid.

After all, what could be a clearer testament than receiving an award where the company’s own employees have the final say?

In addition, we have been recognized as a Career Company for the eighth consecutive year – an achievement very few companies have managed!

This is how one of our employees, Robert Carpvik, described Consid in connection with the award:

From the very beginning of my journey at Consid, I’ve been inspired by the passion and engagement that define the company. There is a strong entrepreneurial and forward-thinking spirit that encourages growth and development. We have a lot of fun together, while continuously achieving new successes – which I personally believe is one of the key drivers behind Consid’s growth.

What’s better than 1,150 Considers? Another 525 new colleagues. This means we entered 2023 with close to 1,700 Considers.

In a time of economic uncertainty, Consid is moving against the current by continuing to recruit. We remain committed to investing even in challenging times.

We have continued to create new job opportunities and expand during the ongoing crisis—and we will stay the course moving forward.

During the autumn, we not only grew in Sweden but also expanded into Denmark, as Consid entered the Danish IT market with the ambition to challenge it.

There is something truly special about being on a journey—moving towards new opportunities and creating value in a new context.

Our expansion in Denmark began in Copenhagen, with several collaborations already established with clients and partners. The ambition is now set on surpassing 30 Considers in Denmark during 2023, all working to create solutions for a better tomorrow.

We continued our journey further south, to Germany, with our first stop in Hamburg.

In a market known for its structure, efficiency, and strong economy, we aim to add something truly exceptional – becoming the best employer one could imagine, combined with leading digital expertise.

Our first consultants are now in place. Thanks to a balanced client portfolio spanning both the public sector and major private enterprises, demand for Consid’s services has grown steadily in recent years and has proven largely resilient to economic fluctuations.

Within five years, our ambition is to become the leading player in Northern Europe.

Under 2022 öppnade vi åtta nya kontor i Sverige i Skövde, Södertälje, Trollhättan, Trelleborg, Ängelholm, Karlskoga, Alingsås och Borlänge.

Shortly after expanding into Oslo, we quickly established a strong presence in the Norwegian market – not least by securing a highly sought-after agreement with Norway’s largest employer, Oslo Municipality. Our Oslo office now offers expertise across all areas of IT services, playing a key role in this new partnership. Steffen Breen, CEO of Consid Norway, says:

It feels absolutely fantastic to have earned this trust from Oslo Municipality, and it truly demonstrates Consid’s strong potential here in Norway. We were awarded contracts in every category we applied for, and we look forward to taking Oslo Municipality to new heights together.

Through our efforts to support Ukraine following the Russian invasion, we have demonstrated that Consid’s sustainability work goes far beyond climate and reporting. It also includes practical initiatives directly supporting the Ukrainian people. We have further strengthened our commitment to the UN Global Compact, added two new certified experts, and reported to the Science Based Targets Initiative.

At the same time, we have continued to lead the way for women in tech through our equality platform, Q by Consid. We have strengthened the platform with initiatives such as Q Community, Q Meet, Q Mentoria and eQualizer. At Consid, equality comes first. Q by Consid exists to drive real change towards a more equal and inclusive tech industry.

When Russia invaded Ukraine, we made a commitment to do what we could to support those affected. We offered Ukrainian developers the opportunity to work with us in Sweden, providing housing for them and their families as well as assistance with relocation. In response to the escalating situation, we also launched an internal fundraising initiative together with our partner organisation War Child, in collaboration with SOS Children’s Villages.

Our employees raised SEK 100,000, which Consid matched, bringing the total to SEK 200,000 – funds that went directly to psychosocial support for children in and from Ukraine. Instead of traditional Easter gifts, we also donated HopePacks containing nappies, food and essential supplies to Ukrainian children and families in refugee camps. The war has marked this year and will unfortunately continue to do so into 2023.

Almedalen ended in tragedy. A violent act at the very heart of the event brought all meetings, seminars and activities to a halt. The victim was a role model and a passionate advocate for mental health – a voice to be remembered. Almedalen is, at its core, a major democratic forum in its very best sense.

During the week, Consid hosted seven seminars focused on digitalisation. One in particular stood out. Ukrainian drone pilot and developer Oleksandr Radzikhovskyie drew a large audience. Hearing him describe how drones are used both for surveillance and as tools of psychological warfare in Ukraine was both compelling and thought-provoking.

Digitalisation was notably absent from party leader debates, despite us living in a time where digital transformation is reshaping everything. While there is an ambition for Sweden to become a global leader in digitalisation, few political parties treat the issue with the seriousness it deserves – and even fewer demonstrate true digital leadership.

For more than a decade, we have worked to raise awareness of digitalisation in Swedish politics. And we will not stop. Ahead of the general election, we published a widely read report analysing the parties’ digital policies.

The pandemic acted as a fast-forward button, propelling us into the digital future. Not only has the world changed – we have changed, fundamentally. When Folkhemmet 4.0, a book exploring the digital transformation, was released, demand was significant.

The book features insights from leading voices in Sweden’s digital landscape, including Hélène Barnekow, Michael Björn, Alok Alström, Anna Felländer, Anna Wikland, Jan Gulliksen, Joel Hellermark and Helena Samsioe, among others.

As the pandemic loosened its grip, our offices once again became what they are meant to be – vibrant meeting places. Spaces where all types of gatherings are welcome, whether client meetings, workshops, after-work events or celebrations.
For over 20 years, we have worked to create environments where our people feel inspired, valued and energised – and where they have the space to drive their clients’ digital transformation journeys.

If you find yourself near any of our more than 40 offices, feel free to drop in and experience the Consid spirit – a place where everyone is welcome and new connections are always made.

One day in November, our offices were filled with curious children of all ages. It was time for “Bring Your Child to Work Day” – one of our most appreciated initiatives. The purpose is to foster understanding and balance in everyday life, while creating inspiration between generations.

Children were introduced to the world of programming through presentations and hands-on coding in Scratch and HTML. The day concluded with Minecraft played on a shared Consid server – a day very much in our spirit.

We didn’t just return to our offices – we also came together for our annual Consid Gala, held in Stockholm City Hall. The event exceeded expectations in both content and attendance as we celebrated role models and achievements. As we grow, so too do the reasons to celebrate.

2022 was a year of strong focus on esports at Consid. Through our collaboration with the Swedish Esports Federation, we continue to develop and strengthen esports in Sweden.

We were proud to host the very first Swedish Esports Championship for companies, won by Region Kalmar. Looking to claim the title with your colleagues? Keep an eye out for upcoming opportunities – we have more exciting initiatives in the pipeline.

Can coding, esports and sustainability go hand in hand? At Considition, they can. For the sixth consecutive year, participants tackled real-world challenges – this time focused on developing circular solutions for the future of e-commerce, in collaboration with Axfoundation.

After a thrilling final, the winners were awarded a trip to Prague to attend one of Europe’s largest conferences on machine learning, artificial intelligence and deep learning.

Our first group of trainees graduated during the year, moving on to exciting new assignments. At the same time, the programme has welcomed new talents, with three active trainee cohorts running in parallel. In spring 2023, we look forward to welcoming yet another generation.

Students have had their say. In a survey conducted by Career company, Consid Next Level Academy was ranked as Sweden’s second most attractive trainee programme – according to the students themselves. A true mark of quality.

2022 was a record year for Consid. In Q3, our revenue increased by 51.6 per cent, reaching SEK 454 million in organic growth. Our projected annual revenue was revised upwards from SEK 2 billion to SEK 2.15 billion.
CEO Peter Hellgren reflects:

It is with great humility that I note that Consid is moving against the current. Many organisations are facing challenging times – with rising costs, increasing interest rates and growing uncertainty. Layoffs have risen sharply in recent months, and the war in our region continues. The level of concern in society is tangible, and something we must take seriously. We will continue to do everything we can to invest during these challenging times.

We are experts across all areas of digital transformation, communication and development. We help organisations turn vision into reality through sustainable digitalisation – from strategy to execution, from idea to impact.
This is what we have continued to do throughout 2022 – and what we will accelerate even further in 2023. Towards #nextlevel.