Diversity boosts the Finance Team

Stronger together through differences

For Denys it’s simple: “We differ in almost everything: age, gender, temperament, hobbies, nationality and professional background, and yet we make a great team.” When he moved to Ireland three and a half years ago, that diversity helped him settle in more quickly. “My colleagues gave me loads of valuable advice about life in my new country. In all that time, I haven’t experienced a single conflict. Everyone is ready to help each other, both on and off the job.” Barbara also enjoys this cultural diversity in her everyday work environment: “It’s great that colleagues sometimes bring dishes from their home country to the workplace. Delicious!” The result? A team that, according to Denys, can handle any challenge, simply by drawing on everyone’s unique experience and approach.

Diversity as a conscious choice

For Barbara, the diversity of the Finance Team was one of the main reasons to join Unilin in the first place.

Despite their many differences, there is one clear common thread and that is their passion for numbers. For both Barbara and Denys, those differences are their team’s biggest strength: “The more diverse your team, the more perspectives you’re introduced to. I find it hugely enriching to approach a problem in different ways. That’s exactly what makes us stronger.” Another shared value is respect. “We have a lot of discussions here but always in a respectful way.”

Unilin as a facilitator

A strong and diverse team is forged, it doesn’t happen by chance. Unilin plays an active part in this process. Barbara: “Our manager believes it’s important to invest in our team culture and you can clearly feel that. As a team, we also meet up regularly after work. That makes all the difference because you get to know your colleagues in different way. As a result, we not only work better together but we also have a lot of fun.”

This approach pays off. Retention in the team is high and new colleagues feel at home in no time. Their close bond doesn’t go unnoticed either, other departments within Unilin see them as a shining example of strong collaboration. Over time, the Finance Team has built a reputation as a close-knit group where everyone is on the same page. Barbara: “We see each other as teammates, we don’t notice our differences. In fact, it’s those differences that bring us closer together.”

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