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“One team, one dream”

Harry Zhang is Manager of Project Management at the NORMA Group site in Qingdao, China. In this interview, he talks about the role of harmony in Chinese culture and his experience with intercultural communication.

“We are a multicultural family”

Francesco Muglia is National Sales Manager at the NORMA Group site in Auburn Hills, USA. In this interview, he talks about his Italian and Greek roots and how he ended up working in Mexico, Germany, Spain, England and Serbia.

“We respect and value our cultural differences”

CheeEng Lim is a Regional Marketing Manager at the NORMA Group site in Singapore. In this interview, she talks about what makes the culture in Malaysia and Singapore so special and her favorite intercultural experience at NORMA Group.

“The more diversity the better”

Fabio Ghirardi works as R&D Engineer i/c Methods Development in Maintal. In this interview, he talks about the added value of intercultural cooperation.

“I highly recommend doing an apprenticeship at NORMA Group”

Julian Schäfer is a Logistics Supervisor at the NORMA Group site in Marsberg, Germany. In this interview, he talks about his career and his advice for anyone considering an apprenticeship at NORMA Group.

Yes, we use gender-inclusive language

The issue of “gendering” – differentiating grammatically between the genders – is a much-discussed topic, particularly in the German-speaking world. Acceptance of the practice demonstrates a level of inclusion. And here at NORMA Group we are all for it. That is because the equal presentation of genders is a matter of course for us.

“Diversity makes us stronger and better”

Milos Saravolac is an HR Generalist. As part of a one-year assignment, he is working in the HR department of the German site in Maintal. In the interview, he talks about the differences and similarities between Serbian and German culture and explains why intercultural exchange offers added value for every company.

“I love my job because every day is different and things never get boring”

Nadia Mahgoub is a Purchasing Technician at the NORMA Group site in Barcelona, Spain. In this interview, she talks to us about her proudest moment at NORMA Group, her hobbies and athletic successes.

“Intercultural cooperation allows you to expand your own horizons”

Yasin Polat is a Financial Accountant at the NORMA Group site in Istanbul. In this interview, he talks about what makes Turkish culture special and the influence that cooperating with international colleagues has on his own working style.