Umicore : Uniqueness is our talent

Edson enjoys working at Umicore, especially his interactions with other colleagues. 'Umicore is an inclusive company that respects and supports the uniqueness of each individual. I have always felt welcomed and respected by all colleagues.'
When interviewing Edson, we got to talk with his interpreter Hélio, an interpreter for 17 years already. ' My career started many years ago, but I have been working as an interpreter for Umicore helping deaf-mute employees for the last seven years'. His work aligns with Edson's olans, ensuring he is up to speed with his meetings and the topics to be discussed. Furthermore, he also checks upfront his presentations, videos, or printed material that he might be sharing. 'The interaction occurs both in the social and professional spheres, understanding each individual and their needs, making a connection, and building trust. In the professional aspect, for example, whether in the process of translating material or interpreting a lecture or workshop, I am first familiarized with the content through a detailed briefing.'
Hélio shared he valued Umicore's initiative and thinks that being an inclusive company also means looking into the future by engaging and empowering employees. 'This shows how much Umicore respects people as individuals, not only promoting diversity and inclusion but also contributing to their development.  I believe that 'inclusion,' which is a social responsibility, improves the organizational environment, increases productivity, generates innovation, and has an impact on the companies' business, generating even more value for stakeholders.'