CSR Coups de Coeur Awards - Employees

Hungary

Inclusive Employment Initiative – Forklift-Free Zone

People with disabilities have worked at the National Logistics Centre for several years. As the management was open to employing hard of hearing people, the first step was to make a certain area of the plant free of forklift traffic. In the spirit of inclusiveness, the people concerned were involved, alongside specialists, in the conversion of a working space of nearly 100 m2.

This area is marked by pictograms: traffic signs were painted on the floor and information boards drawing attention to the area were placed at eye level, while the forklift drivers were trained in the use of the new signs and light signals. The forklift-free zone also provides a safe environment for employees with other disabilities.

As part of inclusive employment, a needs-based sign language interpreter is available; a full-time in-house rehabilitation mentor supports the integration and employment of disabled people in line with reasonable accommodation, and targeted education for the host community is provided.