Diversity and Inclusion
We believe in the power of a diverse global workforce that champions the right for people to be their true, authentic selves.
Our Internal D&I Strategy
At Robert Walters, diversity and inclusion is a huge priority for us around the world. We believe, that to achieve success and to create real value for our clients, stakeholders and communities, we require diverse talent with equal opportunities.
Our diversity and inclusion policy is rooted in the challenges, realities and opportunities of our business. We proactively develop a working environment that welcomes people from all backgrounds. Here you will see how we encourage a diverse workforce and drive change internally.
What Robert Walters are Doing to Drive Equality in the Workplace
Encouraging All Voices To Speak Up
Recent Robert Walters research highlights that over a quarter (28%) of professionals see the value of diversity networks. This has inspired the HR department to set up a new Group D&I forum, developing a calendar of events to support a range of initiatives throughout the year, coinciding with nationwide events such as World Cultural Diversity Day and Mental Health Awareness Week.
Cultivating A Workplace Culture For Everyone
We’re conscious that our workforce has responsibilities outside of work, not exclusive to professionals with children, but those with caring responsibilities or an active lifestyle, among other commitments. We support our people to achieve a healthy work-life balance by providing remote working.
We create environments where employees can come together to build relationships outside their teams with activities. These well-being initiatives are offered to all employees, both contract and perm across all levels of seniority.
Integrating Global Cultures
With an office network encompassing 31 countries, we facilitate cultural integration across the Group, through the provision of cross-culture events and incentives. Such rewards foster productivity and social enterprise among colleagues.
Our social offering includes an annual incentive weekend for the Group’s top performers hosted in locations such as Las Vegas, Cambodia and Cancun, as well as our volunteering programme. Twice a year, four members of staff from the Robert Walters Group are given the opportunity to support international charity Global Angels’ work in Tsavo, a remote area of Kenya in East Africa. From building a new classroom to setting up new projects and businesses, volunteers collaborate and immerse themselves with the local community to help them build a sustainable future.
Promoting Inclusivity Through Kununu
Every year, Kununu awards Germany's best employers with the "Top Company Award". What makes it special is that the award is not given by a jury, but exclusively on the basis of independent evaluations by employees and applicants. As an international company, we are very proud to be one of the best employers in the DACH region with a score of 4.0 and a recommendation rate of 96%.