Workforce enriched by representation from nearly 40 different countries
The German Pension Insurance Baden-Württemberg (GPI BW) is a key player in the German pension sector, serving over 1.5 million pensioners in Germany and abroad, as well as around seven million insured persons and 200,000 companies. With its headquarters in Karlsruhe and a branch in Stuttgart, GPI BW boasts regional centers, service centers for old-age provision, contact points for prevention and rehabilitation, and an employer service.
GPI BW is committed to fostering a respectful and prejudice-free work environment. This commitment is led by Karin Bergemann, who serves as a trustee of the severe disabled representatives of GPI BW and emphasizes that this interaction is regardless of age, religion or worldview, disabilities, sexual orientation, and gender and identity.
The organization's dedication to diversity is not limited to ethnic or linguistic backgrounds but extends to reflecting society as a whole. Diversity is considered a normalcy within GPI BW, as stated by Karin Bergemann.
To support diversity, GPI BW has been part of the corporate initiative "Charter of Diversity" since 2013. The Charter of Diversity is a German initiative that encourages companies to create a culture of diversity and inclusion.
In addition, GPI BW offers more than 100 training and study places per year and regularly trains around 120 honorary insured representatives. The organization's equal opportunities officer, Gabriele Prestel, believes that diverse employees are an asset to any workforce.
GPI BW employs staff from 38 nations, demonstrating its commitment to a diverse workforce. This commitment extends to its service delivery, with GPI BW serving as the national contact point for matters related to Greece, Cyprus, Liechtenstein, and Switzerland.
For those interested in learning more about GPI BW, Ralf Schick can be contacted at 0711 66601 185 or via email at the provided address.
While specific details about GPI BW's diversity initiatives, history, and impact are not readily available, it is worth noting that similar organizations within Baden-Württemberg emphasize family-friendly working conditions, flexible work arrangements, structured onboarding and development programs, and engagement in associations supporting family compatibilities at work. These initiatives are common in German public service and social insurance institutions.
For detailed and specific commitments, history, and measurable impact of GPI BW's diversity efforts, direct information from their official publications or website would be necessary.
[1] For example, the Hochschule der Medien Stuttgart, also in Baden-Württemberg, implements diversity-friendly policies.
[2] Reforms in the German pension system consider older workers and aim to adapt workplace policies to accommodate an aging workforce, which is also a part of diversity and inclusion focused on age.
- Embracing diverse perspectives, GPI BW trains around 120 honorary insured representatives each year, with Gabriele Prestel, the equal opportunities officer, arguing that diverse employees are valuable resources for any workforce.
- Beyond ethnic or linguistic diversity, GPI BW extends its commitment to diversity-and-inclusion across all aspects of their operations, serving as the national contact point for matters related to Greece, Cyprus, Liechtenstein, and Switzerland.
- As part of its stance on management and careers, GPI BW supports various initiatives aimed at fostering a family-friendly lifestyle and flexible work arrangements, following the broader trend in German public service and social insurance institutions.
