The Rhineland Regional Council (LVR) has awarded Schoeller Werk GmbH & Co. KG the “Role Model of Prevention!” award. This award is given to employers who are particularly committed to health prevention and workplace integration management (BEM) for their employees and who go beyond the legal requirements in implementing these measures.
Melanie Glücks, department head at the LVR Inclusion Office within the LVR Department of Schools, Inclusion, and Social Compensation, emphasized at the award ceremony: “Prevention pays off — for employees as well as for employers. Through its commitment, Schoeller Werk GmbH & Co. KG demonstrates that health, inclusion, and job security go hand in hand. The LVR is pleased to recognize this exemplary behavior.” “As the region’s largest employer, we bear a special responsibility toward our employees — and we are happy to embrace it. We are very pleased to receive this award, which also serves as an incentive for us to continuously further develop our commitment to prevention and workplace inclusion management,” said Stefan Mager, Director of HR & Law at Schoeller Werk GmbH & Co. KG. The award was decided by a jury composed of members of the LVR Executive Board and the LVR Inclusion Office.
The company’s wide and diverse range of preventive health services was particularly impressive. Of particular note is the addiction counselor, a free hotline through which employees and managers can seek advice on health issues and which serves as the first point of contact for mental health concerns. In addition, there are policies in place regarding reduced working hours, individualized shift schedules, and additional days off for certain employees. As part of a regularly convening steering committee for the Workplace Health Management program, existing offerings are continuously developed and expanded. The Workplace Health Management (BEM) agreement provides a detailed and transparent overview of the procedure.
Schoeller Werk GmbH & Co. KG is one of the leading manufacturers of longitudinally welded and drawn stainless steel tubes on the European market and employs approximately 800 people.
Since 2007, the LVR has been recognizing the commitment of employers who go above and beyond legal requirements and set an exemplary standard. In 2026, the following employers received the “Exemplary Prevention!” award: Alpha Physiotherapie GbR, Essen; Diakonie Düsseldorf – Gemeindedienst der Evangelischen Kirchengemeinden e. V.; Schoeller Werk GmbH & Co. KG, Hellenthal; Lohmar City Administration; TJX Distribution Ltd. & Co. KG, Bergheim.
Each year, up to five employers are honored with the “Role Model in Prevention!” award. Each recipient receives 10,000 euros, a certificate, and an award that can be prominently displayed at their workplace. The award visually underscores the importance of a culture of prevention.
Translation of »Vorbild Prävention!«: LVR zeichnet Hellenthaler Unternehmen aus – Kreis Euskirchen – Wochenspiegel.
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