{"id":7749,"date":"2026-01-23T09:55:41","date_gmt":"2026-01-23T08:55:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bertima.it\/?post_type=news&#038;p=7749"},"modified":"2026-01-23T11:26:07","modified_gmt":"2026-01-23T10:26:07","slug":"inclusive-work","status":"publish","type":"news","link":"https:\/\/www.bertima.it\/en\/news\/inclusive-work\/","title":{"rendered":"Inclusive Work"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\"><b>Stefania Toaldo<\/b><\/span>, Member of the Board of Directors and Coordinator of the Design and Development Area at Monteverde Onlus.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">This area focuses primarily on social communication and marketing, fundraising, and cross-functional projects that integrate Monteverde\u2019s various activities. She is also responsible for internal communication within the cooperative and for processes related to integration between the for-profit sector, non-profit organizations, and Public Administration.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p3\"><b>What does the collaboration with a company like Berti represent for Monteverde?<\/b><b><\/b><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">For Monteverde, the collaboration with Berti represents a concrete example of how the business world can meet the social sector, generating value for both. It is a partnership born of mutual recognition: Berti sees the seriousness, care, and quality with which we operate in our workshops; we, in turn, recognize Berti as a company capable of looking beyond the short term, choosing to invest in a project that places people at its core.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">For us, this collaboration sends a strong message: when a local company partners with a social cooperative, it takes a step toward a more inclusive and more human model of growth.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p3\"><b>What is the social and professional significance of this project for your cooperative?<\/b><b><\/b><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">It means connecting social goals with professional rigor in a project that gives dignity to people and value to the territory.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">On the one hand, it strengthens our workshops and their ability to operate according to high production standards; on the other, it offers people with disabilities and vulnerabilities the opportunity to carry out real, measurable, and useful work.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">From a social perspective, this project tells a story of work that does not exclude, but integrates. From a professional standpoint, it raises the quality of our pathways and the recognition of our role as a multi-purpose social cooperative.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p3\"><b>What concrete benefits does this activity bring to the people involved in your employment integration programs?<\/b><b><\/b><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">The benefits are immediate and profound.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">People are faced with a real production order, with deadlines, quantities, and quality standards to be respected. This leads to:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<p class=\"p1\">increased self-esteem<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"p1\">a sense of being useful and recognized<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"p1\">development of personal responsibility<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"p1\">greater confidence in one\u2019s abilities<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"p1\">a tangible sense of belonging to a broader production process.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">For many, this is their first real opportunity to work for an external company: a symbolic and professional step that changes how they perceive themselves.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p3\"><b>What skills are developed or strengthened through this type of work?<\/b><b><\/b><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">The work develops both technical and soft skills.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">On a technical level:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<p class=\"p1\">fine manual skills<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"p1\">precision<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"p1\">quality control<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"p1\">operational sequences.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">On a transversal level:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<p class=\"p1\">teamwork skills<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"p1\">time and priority management<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"p1\">ability to adapt to unforeseen situations<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"p1\">ability to follow repeatable processes<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"p1\">perseverance and attention to detail.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">These are skills that remain with people even when they move into other life or work contexts. They are extremely important for a future life that is desirable and autonomous.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p3\"><b>What are the main challenges you face every day in carrying out a job placement project like this?<\/b><b><\/b><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">The greatest challenge is balancing different needs: the company\u2019s production requirements and the needs of the people involved in the program.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">Every day we work to balance quality, timing, pace, and personalization of the process in all its parts.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">In addition, each person brings with them a story, a vulnerability, and a potential: accompanying them means building an environment that is both protective and professional.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">Another challenge is ensuring continuity in processes: training groups, guaranteeing educational support, and maintaining consistent quality.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p3\"><b>How do you perceive the impact of the collaboration within Monteverde? Has it generated greater awareness, participation, or new opportunities?<\/b><b><\/b><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">The impact has been very positive.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">The collaboration has brought enthusiasm, motivation, and a strong sense of recognition within Monteverde.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">The teams feel they are part of an important project that enhances their skills and those of the people\u2014more or less vulnerable\u2014involved in the production processes.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">A shared sense of pride has emerged: seeing a company like Berti place its trust in us is a confirmation of the value of our work.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">And yes, it is already generating new opportunities: other local organizations have contacted us precisely because they have seen this project.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p3\"><b>Looking ahead, how do you see the evolution of this partnership? Are there future activities or developments you would like to explore together with Berti?<\/b><b><\/b><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">Looking ahead, we would like to structure a stable, progressive, and increasingly integrated collaboration. The goal is to expand the scope of work, explore new micro-processes, and jointly build an effective and replicable model of employment integration.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">In particular, we see a very clear evolution: creating a laboratory area entirely dedicated to Berti, designed to meet production order requirements and to guarantee continuity and quality. This would be the foundation for:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<p class=\"p1\">receiving new activities entrusted to Monteverde<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"p1\">developing a broader production supply chain<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"p1\">hiring new vulnerable individuals, thanks to the growth of the partnership.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">We envision this as a collaboration that becomes not only productive, but deeply transformative for the territory. This is the story that has united Monteverde and Berti for many years now: every project must be generative and have an impact.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p3\"><b>What is the main message you would like to convey about the importance of supporting social work at a local level?<\/b><b><\/b><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">The message is simple and direct: supporting social work means contributing to the creation of stronger communities.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">It means choosing a development model in which no one is left behind.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">When a local company supports a social cooperative like Monteverde, it is investing in dignity, autonomy, and the future.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">It is a choice that benefits businesses, people, and the entire community.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":7824,"template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_members_access_role":[],"_members_access_error":""},"news-categoria":[170],"class_list":["post-7749","news","type-news","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","news-categoria-behuman"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.bertima.it\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/news\/7749","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.bertima.it\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/news"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.bertima.it\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/news"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.bertima.it\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/7824"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.bertima.it\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=7749"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"news-categoria","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.bertima.it\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/news-categoria?post=7749"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}