Diversity in the company CWS Fire Safety

Inequality and discrimination are present in society and in the world of work. It is now no longer just about diversity, equality and inclusion also play an important role.

• Diversity: Variety of social differences as well as recognition and appreciation of all people. 
• Equality: Equal treatment of all people regardless of gender. 
• Inclusion: integration of people with disabilities.

Ignorance and lack of awareness of diversity & Co lead to conflicts and exclusion of groups of people due to stereotypes and prejudices. Yet diversity in the company offers many positive things.

If diversity is promoted in the company, this has a positive impact on innovation and performance, as different backgrounds, experiences and skills are positive for creating new perspectives and ideas.

CWS and CWS Fire Safety have already implemented a number of measures to increase the importance of diversity in the company. The basis is the guideline on diversity in the company to convey basic knowledge. This is deepened in an e-learning module. Videos are used to illustrate situations that promote awareness of diversity. A quiz can be used to directly check and consolidate what has been learned. In addition, there is a project group and diversity officers to work on our goals to promote diversity in the company.

At CWS, we have the goal of filling at least 50% of management positions with women by 2025. To achieve this goal, 4 building blocks have been defined:

1. Increasing the proportion of women in leadership positions through equal-opportunity talent and recruiting processes. 
2. Offering diverse working time models to meet different needs, e.g. due to age and health. The possibility of filling a full-time job with several part-time employees is also part of this. 
3. Promoting international exchange through job rotation programmes. 
4. Promoting cooperation and exchange of experience between colleagues with different backgrounds and experiences through mentoring programmes.

Women in management positions:
Currently, around 20 % of management positions at CWS Fire Safety are held by women. This is still slightly below the German average of around 24%.¹

Working time model:
We have already established various working time models, including part-time models as well as mobile working. This allows us to meet the different needs of everyone.

Job rotation:
There is the possibility to change within the companies that belong to the CWS or Haniel Group. This allows you to get to know new departments, new companies and, if you wish, new countries and cultures.