A diverse workforce constitutes a very special resource. We want to make use of that potential and promote it because innovative solutions for our clients can only be devised by taking various perspectives into account. The smartest teams are the most diverse.

We want to cultivate a corporate culture based on mutual respect. The objective is for every employee to enjoy a prejudice-free working environment that values differences and rejects any and all forms of discrimination. One of our top-priorities is to promote equal participation of women and men as part of our culture of inclusion.

We support and promote an inclusive corporate culture that attaches a high priority to the diversity of staff and makes it possible for employees to utilize their talents to the max to the full and fully exploit their potential, irrespective of age, gender, religion, ethnic origin, sexual orientation or physical capabilities.

With locations in more than 70 countries and a workforce with 149 nationalities, working in heterogeneous teams is a matter of course for us.

For example, a new crossdivisional initiative in Germany – Working@DB 4.0 – responds to demands and needs arising from mega trends including digitalization and demographic changes as well as a growing expectation by employees to enjoy a healthy work-life balance. With a view to sustainable progress, establishing, maintaining and advancing a pipeline of female talent, we have signed a declaration, setting out clear targets, along with other DAX-30-companies. Our ATLAS- and Women Global Leaders Program are tools for encouraging and supporting female executives.

In September 2013, we rolled out an e-learning module, “Great minds don’t think alike – The power of different perspectives,” to all employees globally. This module presents employees with the opportunity to challenge their own assumptions and outlines ways to generate better ideas and reach more balanced decisions.