Safety and health
WEG is committed to the safety, maintenance and improvement of the quality of life of its employees, providing a safe and healthy environment for daily activities.
Some of the programs and actions that promote health, well-being and quality of life: Living Well Program, Vaccination Campaigns, Labor Gymnastics, Occupational Health and Medical Surveillance Program, Ergonomics Program and WEG Hearing Conservation Program.
Some of the programs and actions that promote safety: LTFIR Reduction Goal, Routines for Mapping Safety and Ergonomics Hazards and Risks, Safety Audits, Internal Accident Prevention Commission, Machine and Equipment Assessment Program etc.
WEG also has training and awareness initiatives on global health issues, such as HIV/AIDS, Tuberculosis and Chronic Noncommunicable Diseases – NCDs (e.g. hypertension, diabetes, etc.)
In addition to those programs and actions, WEG offers various benefits to employees, such as Health Plan, Dental Plan, WEG Social Security, gifts on commemorative dates etc.
In 2023, WEG launched an awareness campaign about the use of cell phones, warning about the risks involved when these devices are used on the move.
In 2025, WEG started to offer to employees in Brasil the +Saúde platform, a health platform through a mobile app that can be used to schedule medical appointments with general practicioners, consultations with psychologists and nutritionists.
In April 2025, the focus of the ViverBem Program was on Mental Health.
In this month, the Company offered lectures to employees on the themes of:
- Stress and Anxiety;
- Anxiety Management;
- Technological dependency.
The themes of harassment and mental health were also covered on lectures offered by The Internal Comission for Accident Prevention, in June 2025.
Life and work balance
WEG operations, according to the needs and definitions of each location/country, have benefits that provide a balance between personal and professional life, such as:
- Workplace gymnastics program
- Breastfeeding rooms and service kiosks
- Paternity/maternity support programs
- Flexible hours and Home Office when the role allows
- Financial and psychological support for employees affected by natural disasters and chronic illnesses
- Schooling programs for young people and adults (upskilling)
- Health and well-being programs in the workplace and in the communities where we operate
Child education support program
WEG Offers through the Child education support program possibilities for childcare during working hours, through agreements with:
- Municipal Child Education Centers;
- Private Child Education Centers;
- Childcare support benefit through payroll discount
WEG provides maternity protection for employees in Brazil, granting the right to 120 days of maternity leave, and 5 days for the father, in accordance with Brazilian law.
Apoio Psicossocial
Psicologia:
- Apoio ao Programa de Saúde Mental;
- Apoio a líderes;
- Apoio a colaboradores com questões de saúde mental (ex.: luto, emergências/crises, sofrimento relacionado ao trabalho e/ou dependências comportamentais).
Serviço Social:
- Apoio e orientação a colaboradores em situações de vulnerabilidade (ex.: dificuldades financeiras, conflitos familiares, abuso de substâncias);
- Apoio a líderes;
- Acompanhamento de pessoas com deficiência (PcD);
- Encaminhamento de casos de saúde mental e condições de trabalho para promoção do bem-estar;
- Orientação sobre acesso a serviços, direitos e benefícios;
- Estímulo à educação continuada para desenvolvimento profissional e pessoal;
- Acompanhamento de conflitos e questões psicossociais em parceria com equipe multidisciplinar.
Programa de Preparação para Aposentadoria
Desde 1985, por iniciativa de um de seus fundadores, o Sr. Eggon João da Silva, a WEG busca proporcionar conhecimento e estimular a reflexão entre os colaboradores, ajudando-os a desenvolver projetos de vida para sua terceira carreira.
Gestão do Clima Organizacional
A WEG realizou sua primeira Pesquisa de Clima Organizacional em 2011, conduzida por uma empresa externa, estabelecendo a base para o acompanhamento estruturado do engajamento dos colaboradores. Desde 2014, a Pesquisa de Clima Organizacional Interna é aplicada a cada dois anos, funcionando como instrumento sistemático de coleta de dados sobre o nível de engajamento.
Nos anos alternados, é realizada a Avaliação de Competências Gerenciais (ACG), que incorpora questões recorrentes da pesquisa de clima relacionadas à liderança. Esse modelo garante monitoramento anual de ações que promovem o Clima Organizacional e permite que as melhorias sejam implementadas com excelência, especialmente na execução dos planos de ação, fortalecendo a cultura de alto desempenho.
Reconhecimento externo
Como destaque em gestão de pessoas, a WEG vem recebendo reconhecimentos externos como "lugar onde todos querem trabalhar" (employer of choice) . O México, há 12 anos vem sendo reconhecida com a premiação do Super Empresas Expansión. Em 2024, foi reconhecida novamente nesta premiação.
Código de Ética
O Código de Ética WEG tem um papel importante na formalização das condutas esperadas de nossos colaboradores e demais partes interessadas, bem como reforçar o compromisso WEG em promover uma cultura de respeito ao próximo.
Promovendo a Diversidade, Equidade e Inclusão
Entendendo a importância do papel das lideranças para a Diversidade e Inclusão a WEG possui um módulo de treinamento na Academia de Lideranças, dedicado ao tema.
A Academia de Lideranças da WEG faz parte do Programa Desenvolvimento de Chefia, cujo objetivo é proporcionar aos novos líderes a imersão na cultura WEG e destacar a importância do seu papel no processo de gestão de pessoas.
Além do módulo de treinamento na Academia de Lideranças, palestras e workshops vem sendo realizados para engajamento e sensibilização de gestores.
O treinamento no Código de Ética WEG, que contempla todos os colaboradores, também engloba questões de Diversidade, Equidade e Inclusão.
Programa de Qualificação para pessoas com Deficiência
Atenta aos desafios e necessidades de evolução contínua em diferentes frentes da diversidade e inclusão, a WEG vem desenvolvendo importantes iniciativas para evoluir a gestão de inclusão de pessoas com deficiência.
O programa QPcD - Qualificação para pessoas com Deficiência visa capacitar e desenvolver os candidatos PcDs para uma atuação em atividades operacionais.
Alguns exemplos de Ações para Diversidade e Inclusão já implementadas:
- Política WEG de Pessoas com Deficiência (PcDs)
- Cartilha de Orientações para Gestão de Pessoas com Deficiência
- Vagas Afirmativas para PcD
- Comitê de Diversidade, equidade e inclusão
Collective Agreements
Trade union relations are highly relevant in corporate management, going beyond mere compliance with legal obligations to promote dialogue, balance, and stability in labor relations. They play an important role in valuing human capital and in adapting standards to regional specificities. Responsible corporate conduct in this environment contributes to the mitigation of labor risks, business sustainability, and the generation of long-term value, strengthening organizational competitiveness.
Approximately 95% of employees are covered by collective bargaining agreements.
Development and Qualification
WEG promotes the continuous development of its employees and interns through structured programs of technical and behavioral qualification. Through the WEG Education platform, accessible to all employees, a wide variety of courses are offered in the areas of Technology, Systems and Processes, Health and Safety, and Behavioral. These contents, available in online, in-person, and distance formats, strengthen adaptation to new technologies and the use of digital tools in everyday work.
The training programs are aligned with the needs of the current position or preparation for future positions, directly contributing to the sustainable growth of the organization. A large part of the training is developed and delivered by experienced employees, which values internal talents, promotes the dissemination of organizational knowledge, and strengthens bonds between new and experienced professionals, creating a collaborative environment of continuous learning.
Among the qualification, development, and training programs offered by WEG, the following stand out: QPOP – Professional Qualification of Production Operators, QPET – Professional Qualification of Engineers and Technologists, QPSS – Professional Qualification in Six Sigma, and WAIUP – WEG Artificial Intelligence Upskilling Program, in addition to educational assistance, in-company postgraduate programs, and the WEG Language Program, which provides a learning platform accessible to all employees.
Through the Six Sigma training program, 455 improvement projects were implemented in 2022, and 595 improvement projects in 2023 and 2024.
WEG also continuously invests in the development of its leaders through the Leadership Academy. This initiative promotes programs focused on talent growth at all hierarchical levels, ranging from professionals identified as future leaders to executives. The main goal is to enhance leaders’ performance, consistently aligning them with the company’s mission, vision, values, and culture. For this purpose, each management level has a personalized Development Program, based on the Leadership Pipeline model and WEG’s Managerial Competencies. In this way, we prepare our leaders for the strategic challenges of the different stages of the organizational journey.
