Inclusion in the REWE Group
What Nico Schmücking and Leon Basic have in common is that they both contribute to making REWE Group more diverse, inclusive and open. Here they explain why this is a win-win situation for everyone.
Inclusion Award
Düsseldorf-based REWE merchant David Hegemann received the Inclusion Award for Business. He is a pioneer, but by no means the only one to stand up for employees with disabilities.
Neurodivergence
She had long wondered whether there was something "wrong" with her. She only received a diagnosis as an adult: since then, REWE digital employee Mira Teubner has been promoting knowledge and understanding of the inclusive topic of neurodivergence. In this interview, she explains what she loves about this concept and why it is valuable for work teams.
The Inclusion Mobile made its first stop in Bad Hersfeld at the end of September. Visitors were given the opportunity to discover the diversity of inclusive sport and try it out for themselves. Celebrity ambassador is para-athlete Niko Kappel. You can find out what's behind the campaign here in the film.
"Piece for happiness"
The "Stück zum Glück" initiative from Aktion Mensch, REWE and Procter & Gamble has inaugurated an inclusive playground in Cottbus together with the Fürst-Pückler-Museum Park and Castle Branitz Foundation. In attendance: over 100 children playing.
"Stück zum Glück" will be continued
What is a prerequisite for equal participation of children with and without disabilities in playgrounds is by no means a reality everywhere. The "Stück zum Glück" initiative aims to change this. It collects donations to realise the construction of inclusive playgrounds. The Germany-wide fundraising campaign organised by Procter & Gamble (P&G), REWE and Aktion Mensch has now reached its self-imposed target of three million euros.
Diversity month, part 11
Too many noises, lights and people are a major challenge for people with autism. BILLA therefore introduced the "quiet hour" in the interests of inclusion and social interaction. During this time, acoustic and visual stimuli are minimised for customers with autism.
Diversity Month, Part 7: REWE employee
From special school to a permanent employment contract: How a young woman with a mild learning disability fought her way through life in a REWE supermarket - and swam a German record along the way.
Diversity Month, Part 5: Scott McDonald
Don't change the people, change the system: Scott McDonald, representative for the disabled, talks about head cinema during job interviews, prevention at the checkout, quiet hours in the supermarket, treating older employees with care - and about the fact that young people are (as always) better than their reputation.
Diversity month, part 3: Inclusion at toom
To create more participation for people with intellectual or learning disabilities, toom uses plain language - in do-it-yourself brochures, explanatory films and on the company website. Dominique Rotondi, Managing Director Purchasing Logistics, on toom's commitment to inclusion.
"Stück zum Glück" will be continued
What is a prerequisite for equal participation of children with and without disabilities in playgrounds is by no means a reality everywhere. The "Stück zum Glück" initiative aims to change this. It collects donations to realise the construction of inclusive playgrounds. The Germany-wide fundraising campaign organised by Procter & Gamble (P&G), REWE and Aktion Mensch has now reached its self-imposed target of three million euros.
Inclusion at toom
Mario Boy is hearing-impaired and has been working as a system merchandiser in the toom building block laboratory not far from the company headquarters in Cologne-Porz since 2019. He also wanted to get a taste of the market for a few days - as is customary for all toom centralisers. How did that work out? We spoke to him.
Susanne Spors
PENNY employee Susanne Spors did not let a heavy blow of fate get her down and fought her way back into the world of work. In August, she celebrates her tenth anniversary with the company.
Trainee Julia Nowak
After three serious operations, Julia Nowak was unable to find an apprenticeship. REWE offered her the opportunity she had longed for.