From professional recognition to integration: stories of inclusion in sagest

The “Tales of Our Actions in and for the Community” column is intended to be a concentration of stories that bring out the many aspects we care about in the areas of environment, community, responsibility and inclusion. The world of work is often the main ground on which the integration game is played. In a context like Italy’s, where multiculturalism is a growing reality, Sa.GEST works every day to create job opportunities and foster authentic integration processes. Indeed, work is not only a means of livelihood, but a privileged channel through which different cultures meet, collaborate and grow together. At Sa.GEST, this concept translates daily into a work environment that values individual skills and promotes inclusion.

Lives that change, dreams that come true, and a business community that welcomes and protects those who come from afar. Among the many stories, today we tell you those of Silviu Neculai Dinu and Bismark Mensah who testify to the human and social value of inclusion, a process that has meant more to them than just employment: it has represented an opportunity for rebirth and stability.

Silviu’s story: a journey of recognition and rebirth

Silviu Neculai Dinu is 56 years old. He left his country, Romania, taking with him not only his professional skills but also the burden of a life in which his work he did not feel was truly recognized. The sacrifices he made, the work he performed with seriousness and passion, in Romania he did not receive the respect and dignity he expected. He then decided to leave for Italy with the hope of finding not only employment, but a new chance to prove himself.

His path crosses with Sa.GEST. Here his commitment and skills are finally recognized. From a simple laborer, Silviu earned the trust of his superiors, becoming responsible for important construction sites. “In Italy I have a chance to see my efforts recognized,” says Silviu, with a light of pride in his eyes.

Every day, Silviu wakes up knowing that he is not just doing a job-he is building a future, growing together with a team that believes in him and has welcomed him as an integral part of his community. “I always try to give my best for the society that ‘adopted’ me,” he says, aware that his path is not only professional, but human. He feels that Sa.GEST offers not only a career opportunity, but also a sense of belonging and the dignity he has always sought.

Bismark’s story: the strength of a dream and the courage of a new life

Bismark Mensah is 35 years old and from Ghana. Life is hard and opportunities are scarce there. With the courage of one whose dreams are bigger than the reality into which he was born, Bismark sets off for Italy in search of a better future for himself and his family. Having arrived in a new country with a different language and culture, he knows his path will not be easy.

He proposed to SAGEST and began working for the company. Bismark quickly realizes that this work is not just a source of livelihood, but a path to stability and security. “In Italy, compared to my country, there is more work and more protections for workers,” Bismark explains, reflecting on the difference between his current life and the one he left behind in Ghana. As a worker, he learns new skills, grows professionally, and integrates into an environment where cooperation and respect are the basis of everything.

The turning point for Bismark comes when, thanks to his efforts and the support of Sa.GEST, he is able to buy a house. For many Italians, buying a home may seem like a natural accomplishment; for Bismark, however, it represents the realization of a lifelong dream, a symbol of stability and security. “Thanks to the work, I was able to buy a small house and hope to bring my family here soon,” he says proudly. His voice betrays gratitude to the company that supports him on this journey and continues to offer him an environment in which to grow as a person and as a professional.

SAGEST: a model of integration and shared value

The stories of Silviu and Bismark are just two examples of how Sa.GEST supports its employees on the path to integration and personal growth. For those who arrive from distant countries, often after difficult and painful journeys, Sa.GEST represents a safe haven, a place where rights and opportunities are recognized and guaranteed that for many Italians are taken for granted. Sa.GEST is proud to contribute to the integration of its foreign employees, offering them not only a job, but also the protections they need to build a new life in Italy.

This commitment is not limited to just a few stories: polyculturalism is a fundamental pillar of Sa.GEST, which every day offers employment and inclusion opportunities to people from all over the world. In an increasingly globalized environment, the company stands out for its ability to transform cultural diversity into a valuable resource, a source of well-being for the entire community.