Diversity – a factor for success
Anchoring the idea of diversity throughout the company is especially important for ensuring our ongoing success as an enterprise.
Our diversity is an invaluable source of talents and fosters creativity. The diverse mix of skills, experience and points of view creates a wealth of ideas forming the basis of our innovative strength. This is a competitive advantage for Siemens that we want to convert into value added for our customers and employees alike. That is why we are pursuing a holistic approach to promoting diversity at our Company.
We promote the diversity of employees at all our locations.
We have organized our hiring and appointment processes to ensure that the diversity of our customers and employees is already reflected at all levels when candidates are shortlisted. The proportion of women in management positions is one example of greater diversity at Siemens. Globally, it has nearly doubled since fiscal 2002 and now comes to 15.3%. In addition, we intend to continue promoting the compatibility of work and life and, in this regard, are offering flexible solutions for our employees at many of our international locations.
At Siemens we actively support the commitment of our workforce because we are convinced that every voice should be heard. For instance, more than 14,000 employees have signed the online Siemens Diversity Charter and thus visibly demonstrated their commitment to greater diversity. Employees have a choice of over 100 local and global networks to become actively involved in diversity initiatives – such as participation in cross-generation mentoring projects, discussions of the work-life balance, and events to promote intercultural cooperation. Our employees’ tremendous contribution in local initiatives around the world was presented on our Global Diversity Tour 2012 through ten countries in seventeen days. We also engage in social networks such as Facebook, YouTube and Twitter to support and foster discussions between stakeholders both inside and outside of Siemens.
As in the past, actions and programs relating to diversity, and the progress made, are measured using the Siemens Diversity Scorecard. In our principles for the promotion of diversity management we have defined clear standards that are binding for our Company throughout the world. Siemens is investing in diversity and in a sustainable future. Diversity is important for our business and is a key element of our value proposition as an employer.
2011-Mar-11 | Author
- Employees - Management approach
- Overview
- Training and continuing education
- Diversity
- Recruitment and personnel development
- Fundamental rights of employees
- Diversity management in Germany
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Diversity from the Managing Board perspective – Siemens Managing Board member Brigitte Ederer talks about women and management
What makes diversity at Siemens unique – A day with Diversity Officer Denice Kronau
Diversity from the female perspective – Work-life balance in three generations
From the viewpoint of our employees – How global cooperation improves our products