At Fresenius, we promote a culture where every employee is treated equally and given the same opportunities to grow professionally and perform at their best. We recognize that our employees are our greatest asset. And we are convinced that combining different perspectives, opinions, experiences, cultures and values enables us to harness the potential that will make our company even more successful. Therefore, we foster international and interdisciplinary cooperation throughout the Group.
Our joint base are the Fresenius Group principles, to which we adhere in all what we do and how we do it.
Our Principles form the basis of our company culture. They describe what we stand for and how we operate, collaborate, approach challenges and make decisions.
As a global company, the variety of our markets and locations is reflected in our workforce, which includes employees from more than 150 nationalities. The Group and its operating companies design HR development programs tailored to the requirements of their respective business models and regions. One size does not fit all - we are driven by the ambition to understand and respond to unique situations and individuals.
Our management consciously opposes all forms of discrimination. This commitment extends equally to employees, business partners, and patients. We work in an atmosphere of mutual respect, where our interactions are open, fair, and appreciative. We do not tolerate insults, humiliation, or harassment in our daily work, whether internally or externally. These values are enshrined in the Fresenius Code of Conduct, which is binding for all employees. This Code clearly articulates our stance and lays the foundation for team collaboration and corporate culture.
As explained in our Group Social and Labor Standards Guideline, we follow an established process for hiring, determining compensation and career development opportunities for employees, such as access to training or promotion. This ensures that decisions are made based on fair and transparent criteria, in particular: skills, experience and performance.
At Fresenius we also strive for equal remuneration by implementing gender-neutral job classification systems and pay structures that are based on transparent and objective criteria, such as skills, qualifications, and responsibilities, and which are consistent with applicable law.
Overall, we are guided by the principle of equal pay for equal work.
We are committed to creating an inclusive and accessible work environment. Our flexible working models offer adaptable hours and hybrid options tailored to individual needs – including employees with physical or cognitive impairments.
We promote equal opportunity through targeted training programs, internal mobility initiatives, and accessible infrastructure. Educational centers like the Helios Academy provide customized learning paths for all employees. Inclusion and accessibility are integral parts of our sustainability strategy and are regularly evaluated.
This enables us to foster a workplace where equal opportunity is actively practiced and participation is supported.