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Over 300 members in the network set an example for diversity and equitable opportunities: To address full equity for women from economic, cultural, and social perspective at Fresenius, committed female employees founded the Fresenius Women’s Initiative (FWI) more than a year ago. Their vision: To create a strong network for women who want to take control of their careers at Fresenius and go their own way, despite the many stumbling blocks. This article explains what the people behind the initiative have instigated and achieved so far and, above all, what their plans for the future are.

Imagine the servers or the computers develop a fault in the treatment rooms of a large hospital across several locations. Or the IT technology for a new outpatient clinic has to be fully connected. Colleagues sometimes also need urgent help with their computers. At the Helios Hospital in Duisburg, IT expert Sebastian Ganz is on hand to deal with all of these tasks – and many more besides. It goes without saying that an IT specialist is not directly involved with the patient! And, of course, his job is not necessarily the first thing that springs to mind when it comes to helping hands in a hospital. All the same, without his commitment and that of his colleagues in the networked IT center in Duisburg, it would simply not be possible for medical applications and processes to run smoothly across the city’s five Helios locations. To mark his tenth year with the company, Sebastian Ganz, 40, gives “fit” readers an insight into his diverse range of tasks.

What do cloud services and artificial intelligence (AI) have in common? How can we streamline processes and make information more accessible within a company? These are the questions that Hannes Breitfeld deals with in his role as Lead Cloud Architect Innovation Automation at Fresenius Digital Technology. Read the interview below to get the lowdown.

Quality seals create trust – including on the job market. Partly for sought-after external specialists who choose their jobs very carefully. Such a certificate can make it easier for them to opt for a particular company. And partly for the employees themselves: A company with an award like the “Top Employer Certificate” promotes an attractive working environment and has an interest in constantly improving working conditions.