ONE OLYMPIC - What Do They Do?
Spotlighting the team that helps unify, strengthen and elevate Olympic Steel to empower employees and ensure our Company remains a great place to work!
At Olympic Steel, our culture is one of our greatest strengths. It’s built on strong Core Values, and the belief that every employee deserves to feel valued, included and empowered. That belief is the driving force behind the ONE OLYMPIC Team – Olympic Steel’s culture and inclusion group dedicated to strengthening engagement and belonging across all divisions.
This month, we’re launching a new Odyssey column, ONE OLYMPIC – What Do They Do?, to highlight the work this team is doing to support our people and reinforce the culture that sets Olympic Steel apart. We’re starting with an initiative that’s already making a meaningful impact across the company: the rollout of enterprise translation tools.
Who is the ONE OLYMPIC Team?
The ONE OLYMPIC Team is focused on building and sustaining a culture where every employee feels included, respected, and connected — no matter which division, facility, or business group they call home. Their mission guides every initiative they lead:
We believe in cultivating an inclusive workplace where employee belonging and empowerment are foundational to everything we do. The unique insights and experiences of our diverse teams are what fuel our safe, profitable growth.
As culture and inclusion champions, ONE OLYMPIC works to remove barriers, improve communication, and ensure that every employee has access to the tools and support they need to thrive.
PROJECT HIGHLIGHT
Supporting Inclusion Through Communication: Translation Tools for Every Division
A recent and impactful initiative from the ONE OLYMPIC Team is the introduction of translation tools across the organization. With a workforce that reflects a wide range of languages and backgrounds, clear communication is essential - especially when it comes to safety, training, and day‑to‑day operations.
To support this, the ONE OLYMPIC Team researched, tested and selected translation tools that are:
- Easy to use - on mobile devices and shared workstations
- Accurate and reliable - for both written and verbal translation
- Flexible - supporting real‑time conversations, document translation, and signage updates
These digital tools are available across the company. Early feedback has been positive, with employees reporting improved clarity, confidence and connection with their teams. Special thanks for our Communications & Engagement and Policy & Programs subcommittees for their work on this project.
Why This Matters
When employees understand one another and the information they need to do their jobs safely and effectively, everyone wins. By breaking down language barriers, we’re strengthening communication, supporting inclusion, and helping every employee feel valued as part of the Olympic Steel team.
Questions? Need Translation Resources?
If your division is using the translation tools, the ONE OLYMPIC Team welcomes your feedback. Your insights help shape the next phase of culture and inclusion efforts across the company.
Need Translation Resources? Reach out to a member of the ONE OLYMPIC Team: https://www.iamolympicsteel.com/one-olympic
What’s Next?
In future installments, we’ll highlight other ONE OLYMPIC projects, including enhanced recruiting and onboarding tools and processes, cultural awareness and education, and leadership learning. More to come – especially as we partner with our Ryerson teammates!
