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\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\tEveryone belongs at EW<\/h1>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n
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At EW, we believe that the best teams are built when everyone can be themselves. For us, diversity, inclusion, and equal opportunity aren\u2019t just buzzwords\u2014they\u2019re the foundation of how we work together. With colleagues from diverse backgrounds and with different talents, we work every day to create a work environment where everyone feels welcome.<\/p>\n\r\n <\/div>\r\n

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\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\tDiversity Makes Us Stronger<\/h2>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n
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At EW, we have colleagues from about 100 different nationalities. That cultural diversity enriches our organization every day. Different backgrounds, languages, beliefs, and experiences ensure that we learn from one another, understand one another better, and grow stronger together. We believe it\u2019s important for everyone to feel seen, heard, and valued. Because when you can be yourself at work, you enjoy your job more and perform at your best.<\/p>\n

Effective communication plays an important role in this. That\u2019s why our internal communication app, H.appy, is available in nine different languages. This allows everyone to read EW news and messages from colleagues in the language that suits them best. In this way, we ensure that information is accessible to everyone and that everyone feels involved.<\/p>\n

At the same time, we encourage colleagues who want to learn Dutch. Speaking Dutch isn\u2019t just helpful in the workplace\u2014it\u2019s also useful outside of it: for building a social network, having important conversations, reading official letters, and finding your way in Dutch society. That\u2019s why we offer support to colleagues who want to improve their Dutch. In this way, we work together to build an inclusive work environment and help each other move forward.<\/p>\n\r\n <\/div>[\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/2″]\n\t\t\t

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\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\tEveryone deserves a chance<\/h2>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n
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We believe that work has value for everyone. That\u2019s why we look not only at a resume, but above all at motivation, talent, and potential. Together, we look for work that matches a person\u2019s qualities and capabilities. Through personalized guidance and a tailored approach, we ensure that new colleagues can grow and become fully integrated into the team.<\/p>\n

As a facilities services provider, we take our social responsibility seriously. Through social return initiatives, we actively provide opportunities to people for whom employment is not a given. A great example of this is our The Hague region, where one in four of our colleagues is now a proud social returner. This shows just how much is possible when you invest in people.<\/p>\n

To create even more opportunities, we are collaborating with the UWV and the Schakelpunt Landelijke Werkgevers. In all 32 employment regions, we are committed to helping people who are distanced from the labor market find suitable jobs. In this way, we contribute to a labor market in which everyone can participate.<\/p>\n\r\n <\/div>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row full_width=”stretch_row” sd_bg_position=”bg_center_center” top_shape=”small_brown100″ css=”.vc_custom_1787657376463{background-image: url(https:\/\/www.werkenbijew.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/08\/Kantoor_schoonmaak.jpg?id=2759) !important;background-position: center !important;background-repeat: no-repeat !important;background-size: cover !important;}”][vc_column width=”1\/2″ sd_bg_color=”brown50″]\n\t\t\t

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\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\tRecognized as a socially responsible employer<\/h3>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n
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Our commitment to inclusive employment has also been recognized. EW has achieved Level 3 on the Social Entrepreneurship Performance Ladder (PSO). This is the highest level of recognition for organizations that make an above-average contribution to employment opportunities for people who face barriers to the labor market.<\/p>\n

During the audit, it became clear just how much social entrepreneurship is second nature at EW. From Ukrainian colleagues and people receiving Wajong benefits to interns and other new talent: everyone is given the opportunity to grow. Personal guidance, a tailored approach, and a focus on growth are central to this. This recognition confirms that we work not only with a focus on results, but above all with a focus on people.<\/p>\n\r\n <\/div>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1\/2″]\n\t\t\t

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\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\tFeeling at home starts on day one<\/h2>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n
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A good start makes all the difference. That\u2019s why we put a lot of effort into welcoming new colleagues. Every week, dozens of new employees join EW across the country. A new job is exciting, but it can also be nerve-wracking. Everything is new, and you often don\u2019t know many people yet.<\/p>\n

Through our buddy program, we make sure new colleagues feel welcome from their very first day on the job. A buddy helps you get started, answers your questions, and shows you the ropes. This helps you feel at home faster, get to know your colleagues, and start working with confidence.<\/p>\n\r\n <\/div>[\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/2″]\n\t\t\t

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At EW, we believe that everyone has something valuable to contribute. Whether you\u2019re just starting out, have a wealth of experience, or have joined us through an unconventional path, you\u2019ll have the freedom to be yourself, grow, and develop your talents. Together, we create a work environment centered on respect, trust, and equal opportunities.<\/p>\n

Because, ultimately, our greatest strength is quite simple: at EW, everyone belongs.<\/p>\n\r\n <\/div>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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