Passion for People – Internationality and Diversity at tesa

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The source of our innovation power
 

Around the world, about 5,200 employees from 93 nations work for tesa. As a global company, we are proud of the international character and diversity of our most important resource: the people who are a part of tesa. Because we believe that this is the basis for cooperation in which everyone has the opportunity to give their best at work, we cultivate a culture of trust, respect, and tolerance. This is the root of our innovative strength and strong customer relationships.
 

Three tesa employees share their experiences

Nico Glantz

"I'm trying to lead by example, especially when it comes to dealing with each other, because I think that's very important. Mutual respect is a very important thing in our team".

Shilika Mwanza

"Eventually, I want to move on and explore the world with tesa. There are so many opportunities. The tesa site in Barcelona would be my dream destination.”

Dario Porchetta

"There is a special culture here at tesa, everything is moving and yet very harmonious. Professional and personal development opportunities are endless.”

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Nico Glantz

"I'm trying to lead by example, especially when it comes to dealing with each other, because I think that's very important. Mutual respect is a very important thing in our team".

Shilika Mwanza

"Eventually, I want to move on and explore the world with tesa. There are so many opportunities. The tesa site in Barcelona would be my dream destination.”

Dario Porchetta

"There is a special culture here at tesa, everything is moving and yet very harmonious. Professional and personal development opportunities are endless.”

The diversity of our employees is our strength and essential for innovation and building strong customer relationships.
David Paz

Head of Human Resources

Connected Diversity - tesa Young Connection

tesa Young connection
At our Norderstedt headquarters alone, we employ people from 41 nations, with more than ten percent of our workforce having a nationality other than German. We make a conscious effort to recruit people from different cultural backgrounds when filling vacancies. We want everyone to feel welcome and quickly realise that they have made the right choice by joining tesa. This is why we offer a comprehensive induction programme and why we have also set up tesa Young Connection (tYC), a programme that is aimed specifically at all new employees at tesa. Lectures, joint excursions and visits to events, social events and charity projects: A wide range of activities are designed to help our diverse workforce integrate, network, and feel a sense of belonging from the very beginning.

What makes the tesa culture special? 

Nico Glantz is one of our home-grown talents. He completed his apprenticeship as a chemical technician at tesa in 2011 and has also completed his master's degree during his 13-year tenure with the company. "My time at tesa has gone by in a flash. The work is varied and I always enjoy it," says Nico Glantz, who describes himself as a "tinkerer" and particularly appreciates working in a team on an equal footing with others. As well as taking on responsibility within his team, he is also demonstrating his commitment to the Norderstedt pilot centre in his role as waste coordinator. In this role he is responsible for the monitoring and separation of waste for recycling.

Shilika Mwanza She joined tesa a little over a year ago as a team assistant for office management and digital projects. "Right from the start, I appreciated the international atmosphere here," says the 25-year-old. She also likes the fact that many people have been with tesa for a long time. Her boss told her that she cannot remember a single boring day at tesa in over 25 years. And that's exactly what she wants for her own career as well: "I learn with every new task and every question that comes up. I always find a solution. Perseverance is my motto.”

Dario Porchetta has been working as a product developer in the Electrical Systems department at tesa since the summer of 2023. Internationality is not only in his blood. It is also on the tip of his tongue: Porchetta speaks five languages fluently. His mother tongue is Italian. This helps him interact with people and learn about different cultures when he travels. Travelling is his great passion and the native of Rome has been to many countries on business. He was particularly impressed by his visit to Ghana: "Things work differently there," he says. "But everything works and follows its own logic. It was an experience that taught me a great deal".