Diversity @ Robert Bosch Stiftung

In order to develop as a diversity-oriented organization, our approach considers the interplay of diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging – in short: DEIB.

For us, diversity is enrichment! Our understanding of diversity includes many dimensions: age, gender, sexual identity or orientation, physical and intellectual abilities, religion and worldviews, ethnic background, social background.

To implement our DEIB strategy, we target four focus areas: Diversity in Our Teams, Culture of Diversity, Working with Diversity, Viewpoint and Structures for Diversity.

Our DEIB strategy and measures enable us to take different target groups into account: Internally – employees, managers and the Board of Trustees; Externally – prospective employees, grantees, partners and service providers.

The Diversity Promise of the Robert Bosch Stiftung

People are multifaceted, differing in age, gender, sexual identity or orientation, physical and intellectual abilities, religion and worldviews, ethnic and social backgrounds, and individual circumstances.

We at the Robert Bosch Stiftung believe this diversity is an enrichment. And we are convinced that embracing diversity, creating equal opportunities, enabling participation and fostering a sense of belonging are the prerequisites for strong communities where everyone can develop their full potential. We follow the legacy of our founder Robert Bosch: Be human and respect human dignity!

That is why we promote a diverse workforce that increasingly reflects the diversity of our society, contemplates its own behavior and acts in a manner that is sensitive to diversity. We embrace an organizational culture in which we not only proclaim the value of diversity, but also take ourselves to task and actively stand up against any form of discrimination and disadvantage. We fulfill our foundation's mission according to today’s needs, by aligning our support, our communication and our cooperation with partners with the values of diversity. We create and maintain the internal structures needed to meet this requirement and to pursue it sustainably.

We embrace these principles based on the DEIB strategy we have created for ourselves – not as an end in itself, but out of conviction: We will become a more attractive employer where high motivation, a sense of belonging and the consideration of different perspectives lead to better work results. It will give us credibility and make us more approachable so we can better reach diverse target groups. And we will contribute as a role model to positive change in German and international philanthropy.

We are part of "Charta der Vielfalt"!

This makes us part of the largest employer initiative to promote diversity in companies and institutions in Germany. Just like the 5,000 or so organizations that have signed the charter, we also pursue the goal of a working environment that is free of prejudice and shows equal appreciation to all employees, regardless of age, ethnic origin and nationality, gender and gender identity, physical and mental abilities, religion and ideology, sexual orientation and social background.

Website of Charta der Vielfalt