Kostelar d.o.o. Awarded “Employer of the Year for Persons with Disabilities 2024” in the category: Best Practice Example
We are proud to announce that Kostelar d.o.o. has been nominated and awarded the recognition “Employer of the Year for Persons with Disabilities 2024” in the category Best Practice Example.
The award was presented at a formal ceremony held on 10 September 2025, organized by the Institute for Expertise, Professional Rehabilitation and Employment of Persons with Disabilities (ZOSI). The award was accepted on behalf of our company by Managing Director, Vladimir Štruk.
The event also featured a panel discussion entitled “From Social Obligation to Real Value: A Labor Market for All!” where employers, past award winners, and experts shared experiences, highlighted challenges in inclusion, and celebrated successes in integrating persons with disabilities into the workplace.
The ceremony was opened by Ivan Vidiš, State Secretary at the Ministry of Labour, Pension System, Family and Social Policy, who emphasized that in the past year, 4,399 persons with disabilities found employment, representing a 20.7% increase compared to the previous year, with an additional 2,571 persons employed in the first seven months of the current year.
This recognition reaffirms our commitment to inclusion, diversity, and equal opportunities at the workplace. As an employer striving for excellence, we aim to:
- ensure adapted working conditions and reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities;
- provide equal access to education, development, and career advancement;
- foster a working environment where the dignity and value of every employee are respected.
We thank all our employees, partners, and collaborators for their support — this award is also your achievement.
Special thanks go to the institutions that have recognized our efforts and dedication to employing persons with disabilities.
We remain committed to developing new practices and measures that will further strengthen inclusivity, empowerment, and equality in our workplace.
