Our goal is to create a working environment that promotes and actively advances diversity, equal opportunities, and inclusion. Therefore, we have set clear priorities.
We do not differentiate by skin color, origin, age, sexual orientation, or personal pronouns, and we firmly believe that diversity is a strength. The DOUGLAS Group sees itself as a brand that stands for an open and diverse society. As an employer, we practice equal treatment, tolerance, and equal opportunities across all levels of our workforce, and we use internal formats and external campaigns to take a stand against discrimination and for the inclusion of women, the LGBTQI+ community, and different ethnicities and age groups. We want to inspire people to be who they want to be, and we strive to encourage our customers and employees to express their individuality.
Our group-wide Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DE&I) Policy underscores our ongoing commitment to promoting a work environment in which everyone feels supported, respected, and empowered. We believe that everyone should have the opportunity to live their vision.
Female empowerment is firmly anchored in our corporate culture. Born from the vision of two women, we actively promote equal opportunities and support women's careers through mentoring, training, and talent development.
Since 2022/23, we have been a member of the LEAD network, which empowers women in retail and the consumer goods industry across Europe. In addition, we consistently implement the legal requirements for promoting women in management positions—with clearly defined targets and deadlines that are transparently presented in our annual report.
We stand for diversity, equality, and a corporate culture in which all talents are given equal opportunities.
The DOUGLAS Group encourages mothers and fathers to balance their professional and family lives. We offer flexible working hours through various working time models and part-time options. In our Employee Resource Group (ERG) “family@DOUGLAS,” our colleagues exchange ideas on topics related to balancing family and career. In addition, we offer daycare places for employees at our location in Düsseldorf.
„We consider ourselves a ‘people company’ and want to make a positive difference for the people within and around the DOUGLAS Group.“
