Stowarzyszenie EKON

European Recognition for the EKON Association

The EKON Association had been nominated for the main prize of the European Diversity Awards in the category "Company of the Year 2012".

http://careers.guardian.co.uk/european-diversity-awards-2012-vodafone-company-of-the-year

The nomination is a special recognition on the European level, as it showcases organizations and individuals who have significantly contributed to diversity and equality, making Europe a fairer place, free from discrimination.
The nomination honors the efforts of all EKON employees who have contributed to create an inclusive workplace, where the diversity is its main characteristics and is not an obstacle.

For more information click here:

http://www.europeandiversityawards.com/

On June 18th the  EKON sorting plant was visited by the President of the Labour Market Observatory of the European Economic and Social Committee - Mr. Krzysztof Pater. The Minister was particularly interested in EKON’s experience in the field of occupational activation of persons with mental illnesses and intellectual impairment. He expressed appreciation for the cooperation of the Association with multinational companies from the open labour market. The EKON representatives presented the ongoing project "Preparation of the mentally ill and mentally disabled persons to work in environmental protection and waste management" financed by the Carrefour Foundation. The initiative of Carrefour and EKON enabled 55 persons, particularly subject to the risk of social exclusion, to find a workplace in the sector of environmental protection.