Diversity, inclusion and equality at Helvetia

Respecting and promoting uniqueness – that’s what diversity means to us. At Helvetia, we have people from all walks of life, with a wide variety of lifestyles, experiences and perspectives. This diversity strengthens our collaboration, our capacity for innovation and our close relationships with our customers.

Our customers are diverse – in terms of age, background, gender identity, language, lifestyle and expectations. We believe in treating our customers with respect and providing them with personalised support at all times while offering them first-class service. We need teams that reflect the diversity of our customer base.

That’s why we’re committed to diversity, inclusion and equality. We foster a working environment in which all employees are respected and can reach their full potential.

Embodying diversity – in everything we do, every day

Diversity at Helvetia is not an abstract goal; it is something we all contribute to on a daily basis. Read on to find out how.

Networks and communities

Our internal employee networks, which operate on a voluntary basis and with unwavering dedication, are a key pillar of our approach to diversity.

Examples include:

An LGBTI network similar to Jump!
A women’s network
A network for student interns
Other communities that promote understanding, visibility and mutual support

These networks create space for dialogue, help to raise awareness and encourage mutual learning. They are open to all employees.

Our Diversity Council – commitment that makes an impact

A key feature of the work we do on diversity is our Diversity Council. It consists of more than 20 dedicated employees from various departments who volunteer their time to promote diversity, inclusion and equality.

The Diversity Council is active in a range of areas:

Initiating and monitoring internal awareness campaigns relating to diversity and inclusion
Preparing recommendations and policy proposals
Engaging in voluntary work and organising fundraising campaigns
Advising the company on specific issues

The Diversity Council is highly respected within the company, and its meetings are always attended by a member of the Executive Board.

Our vision for the years ahead

Circumstances may change, but our position remains clear: in the coming years, Helvetia intends to pursue ambitious goals in the areas of diversity, inclusion and equality.

We are able to draw on a clear commitment at executive level, the conviction that diversity is key to success and committed employees who are willing to take responsibility.

Current social and economic developments only serve to strengthen our resolve and encourage us to continue refining our approaches.

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Partnerships and awards

To continue developing the work we do on diversity, we collaborate with external initiatives, associations and institutions and have our measures reviewed and benchmarked on a regular basis.