Everyone in our Group has the chance to express their talent and potential, which are highlighted also thanks to dedicated programs and initiatives which make it possible to valorise each person’s skills and professionalism. We promote a culture of sharing and participation which is reflected in all the corporate processes. We guarantee suitable working conditions and offer equal opportunities to everyone, without distinction. Because, we are convinced, inclusion and diversity are a source of wealth.
The passion, commitment and care for customers, which our teams display every day both in stores and at our HQ, drive our business. Committed teams achieve significant results with a greater level of satisfaction, and so in the OVS Group we promote a stimulating work environment, with an increasingly integrated approach, putting our teams at the centre and building a complete experience around their needs.
Every day we are engaged in defining a genuine journey within our Group. Thanks to our broad presence across Italy, but with an increasingly international outlook, we can offer new opportunities or we involve our teams in developing strategic projects, leading to the creation of new professional paths, which seek to valorise the synergy between the direct in-store experience and the organisational structure in the HQ.
An important moment in the path we have laid out is the onboarding stage. The first day in the company helps confirm the choice that new joiners have made. We accompany future Store Managers and new colleagues in the offices to discover what we are about. On this occasion they will meet the leadership team and discover our showrooms in order to understand the key skills and the challenges we face.
Having teams trained in relation to the challenges we face is one of the goals of our training programs. Right from the first few months in the company people are included in training programs which facilitate personal and professional growth. Initiatives that range from coaching to mentoring and teambuilding accompany the development of our professional staff’s talent.
“Guaranteeing high-quality, equitable and inclusive training, and promoting continuous learning opportunities for everyone”. On the basis of this principle, OVS Spa launched the certification program of the OVS Academy and in June 2024 obtained from Intertek ISO certification for synchronous and asynchronous in-person and remote training.
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The colleagues who will take on the responsibility for our stores take part in an 18-month program which will lead them to Graduation Day, a moment of celebration to share the results obtained in this first part of the journey together. During Store Management School, trainees are put to the test to acquire a full managerial role, which is central in our organisation.
In a dynamic context such as ours, we are fully convinced that the most ambitious goals are achieved thanks to valorising talent, above all that of our teams and our people.
For this reason, in OVS SPA we incentivise internal mobility programs, in line with achievement of the business goals and the needs of each team. We work to encourage an environment where it is natural to promote and valorise internal development opportunities. Whether starting from sales or office roles, there are no limits to curiosity and internal growth. Our Group incentivises experiences involving internal mobility and growth, with programs which can also lead to top positions.
The OVS Group is increasingly focussed on each person’s needs. For this reason, we launched “OVS for Me”, a program which is broken down into three macro areas, aimed at creating a working environment to support our people’s individual growth.
With the Welfare program we guarantee services to support people in their private lives. The “Welfare Credit” available can be spent on essential goods and services, leisure, personal or family care and assistance.
The Wellbeing program favours people’s wellbeing through in-company medical consultancy and digital talks, a series of meetings with experts on health and prevention.
Our focus on Parenthood supports new parents with a guide to facilitate all the administrative steps necessary to enjoy their new role as parents with greater calm. A Master course which makes it possible to appreciate how much a parent’s experience can help develop skills that are also useful at work; a series of appointments for information-sharing and discussion on the issues of the parent-child relationship.
In addition, new parents can buy clothes from the children’s collections with special discounts.
At the same time, we are implementing new organisational models for office and sales teams, which are increasingly focussed on the needs of the individual as well as of the professional person. Working hours which make it possible for people to strike a better balance between work and leisure.
In addition, we have started Bridge Generation: diversity as a value, a program of listening, discussion and inclusion to valorise differences and help grow the organisation through inclusive leadership.
The focus on people also involves the ways of working and the organisation of space. In our HQ there is a Wellness Bar specifically created to facilitate breaks and meetings in an elegantly designed environment, a multifunctional area and a fitness area where it is possible to follow pilates and yoga courses.
STORIES FROM OUR TEAMS
Jonia, Store Manager
How far is Helsinki from Reggio Calabria?
“It's over 3500 km, but distances mean nothing to me" jokes Jonia who - proud of her Finnish-Calabrian roots - always thinks back with pleasure to her long trip to Finland. “I did it as soon as I graduated, to explore the places where part of my family comes from”.
The one with OVS is also a journey that starts from afar. “7 years ago I joined the sales team of a store in Milan, after some experiences in other fashion retailers, but OVS gave an unexpected perspective to my path. After working as a Sales Assistant and then as Department Head, I had the chance to start a new chapter."
“I started a journey back to Calabria, to live my passion for fashion and retail as a Store Manager in Reggio, next to my family!”.
Valerio, Head of Visual Merchandising OVS and PIOMBO
“It was a sliding doors moment, when an instant or a choice opens up unexpected perspectives for you.”
Originally from Puglia, Valerio joined OVS as Store Manager in Tuscany, then moving to Marketing and then to the Visual Merchandising team in HQ.
“After graduating in Business Administration from LUMSA and an Erasmus experience in Valencia, I found myself at a crossroads. I had a scholarship for a Master's degree in Singapore and the opportunity to join OVS SPA". Today he is Head of Visual Merchandising for the OVS and PIOMBO brands.
“After more than 8 years, I'm sure I would do it all again... In fact, if I think about it, perhaps I would avoid diving into that frozen lake at the North Pole again, at minus 20 degrees!”.
Antonio, Brand Manager GAP Italy
“As a sportsman, I am always up for a challenge."
Antonio has been part of the OVS SpA family for more than 20 years, "here I have developed my professional skills, here is the place where my desire to put myself to the test is satisfied." Today Antonio is Brand Manager of GAP Italia!
“I started as a warehouse worker in one of our stores, until I was promoted to the role of store manager. The experience in the sales teams allowed me to get to know our customers and to develop my skills in operations management in the retail sector. From this perspective I had the opportunity to grow with roles of increasingly greater responsibility."
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