We care

Inclusion & Belonging

We are an international team that is continually growing. Working across the globe means we experience many cultures every day. These different environments bring a variety of ideas, experiences, and backgrounds that truly help us thrive as a company. We create a workplace where every employee is respected and supported, within an environment that enables all of us to perform at our best.

Our Responsibility

We value the unique backgrounds, perspectives, and talents of our employees and we are committed to fostering a workplace where everyone thrives. This commitment is rooted in the core values and culture of our company. We stand for respect, tolerance, equal opportunity, and inclusion by continuously improving our internal processes, policies, and work environment. Our leadership, including the Board, managers, and HR, play a crucial role in leading by example, cultivating an open and respectful atmosphere where every individual feels they belong and can reach their full potential. We believe that all our colleagues share the responsibility to contribute to a fair and inclusive work environment.

We are committed to the principles of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, the United Nations Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights, and the core labor standards of the International Labor Organization.

As part of the Bertelsmann Group, we also adhere to the Bertelsmann Code of Conduct and the Bertelsmann Supplier Code of Conduct, which require our business partners to comply with our principles.

Bertelsmann signed the Diversity Charter in Germany in 2007, has been a corporate partner of the PROUT AT WORK foundation since 2017 and has been a member of the Corporate Forum since 2015.

We are committed to fostering a work environment where all individuals are treated with dignity, courtesy, and fairness, in accordance with all applicable Equal Opportunity laws. We do not tolerate discrimination, racism, sexual harassment, bullying, abuse of power, intimidation, threats or any other form of harassment.

All employment decisions, including hiring, promotion, compensation, disciplinary actions, termination, and business partnerships, are made without bias or prejudice to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

We understand that creating and fostering an inclusive workplace requires ongoing education and awareness. Our strategy includes regular communication campaigns on our values and principles, and training for all employees on topics like inclusive language, and specialized training for our recruiters and hiring managers on nondiscrimination hiring practices. These efforts aim to equip our employees with the knowledge and skills to create a workplace where everyone feels valued and respected.

Inclusion as part of ESG

Our first comprehensive ESG Report underlines this responsibility on a broader scale. Beyond environmental topics, it highlights how Social and Governance dimensions are firmly embedded in our strategy — from promoting equity and inclusion to ensuring transparent and fair corporate practices. By publishing the ESG Report, we create transparency about our progress and reaffirm our commitment to building a workplace and a company culture where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to thrive. You can view our latest ESG report here.

Inclusion & Belonging

Our Responsibility

Commitments and memberships

Equal opportunities and inclusion

Raising awareness and learning

Inclusion as part of ESG