Was kann ich tun? Der Welttag der sozialen Gerechtigkeit wurde von der Generalversammlung der Vereinten Nationen ins Leben gerufen, um das Bewusstsein für soziale Gerechtigkeit zu schärfen. Jedes Jahr am 20. Februar wird daran erinnert, wie wichtig die Bekämpfung von Armut, Ungleichheit und Diskriminierung ist. Es wird dazu aufgerufen, für die Rechte aller Menschen einzutreten und gerechte Chancen für alle zu fördern, unabhängig von Herkunft, Geschlecht oder sozialer Stellung. Durch gemeinsame Anstrengungen können wir eine gerechtere, inklusivere Welt schaffen, in der jeder Mensch die gleichen Möglichkeiten hat. Bei Rheinmetall fördern wir dazu Vielfalt und Inklusion und setzen uns für Chancengleichheit ein. Unsere Unternehmenswerte – Respekt, Vertrauen, Offenheit, bilden den Rahmen aller Aktivitäten gegen Diskriminierung und für Bias-Abbau bei Rheinmetall. Wir fördern täglich ein respektvolles und bewusstes Miteinander. Auch heute setzen wir dafür wieder ein sichtbares Zeichen. In unserem Rheinmetall Kalender 2025, der in vielen Rheinmetall Büros aushängt, und hier. #Rheinmetall #Diversity #WorldDayofSocialJustice
What can I do? World Day of Social Justice was established by the United Nations General Assembly to raise awareness of social justice. Every year on February 20, the importance of fighting poverty, inequality and discrimination is highlighted. It calls for standing up for the rights of all people and promoting fair opportunities for all, regardless of origin, gender or social position. Through our combined efforts, we can create a fairer, more inclusive world in which everyone has the same opportunities. At Rheinmetall, we promote diversity and inclusion and advocate for equal opportunities. Our corporate values – respect, trust, openness – form the framework for all activities against discrimination and for bias reduction at Rheinmetall. We promote respectful and conscious interaction every day. Today, we are once again setting a visible example. In our Rheinmetall Calendar 2025, which is displayed in many Rheinmetall offices, and here. #Rheinmetall #Diversity #WorldDayofSocialJustice
DIVERSITY ON THE TABLE More than 33,000 people at Rheinmetall have one thing in common: a great enthusiasm for technology. However, in addition to this common ground, there are also many differences within the workforce of our global technology group. But how do we make these differences “palatable”? Simple exercises can be very memorable. At a recent internal conference in Rome, participants from all over the world shared their favorite sweets with the group. This gesture quickly put everyone at ease and led to a lively exchange about local specialties and international similarities. For some participants, the meeting was perhaps unforgettable for this reason as well. It was certainly a successful start to the further development of joint, innovative, global activities for employer branding, recruiting and diversity. The interaction in this passionate group showed how much can be achieved when people work together and pull together without reservation. A big thank you to Rheinmetall Italia for their hospitality. They did an incredible job of taking care of the participants and making their business trip something very special.
Today, at Rheinmetall, we celebrate and honor women who drive innovation and progress. Let's inspire the next generation to shape the future by bringing three female scientists from Rheinmetall on stage! They are leaders who have turned their passion for science into impactful careers at Rheinmetall Denel Munition in South Africa. Through determination, resilience, and a love for problem-solving, they have risen to excel in fields traditionally dominated by men, paving the way for a more inclusive and diverse future. From overcoming challenges to sharing words of encouragement, they highlight the power of mentorship, education, and perseverance. Let their experiences inspire you to embrace your potential and take bold steps toward your own aspirations. Rheinmetall encourages women to pursue STEM careers, whether they are already working in science or feel a passion for science. Wether they are inside and outside of Rheinmetall: Break down barriers, drive innovation and support the next generation of female scientists.
During his internship, Ruben is getting to know the Human Resources department at Rheinmetall. Jan Hübenet has drawn up his schedule. He is the Inclusion Officer at Rheinmetall AG and has clearly formulated the goal for this stage in Ruben's professional life: “We will make this internship a success story for both Ruben and Rheinmetall.” Ruben's suggestions for improvement are gratefully received. Ruben is enjoying his time at Rheinmetall and feels like he has been accepted as a colleague. “On a personal level, I like it a lot because no one saw me as Ruben in a wheelchair, but simply as Ruben. Nevertheless, it is no problem at all for the team members to push my wheelchair from time to time when the drive fails. That has given me a feeling of great team spirit.” The internship is a special experience for Ruben as part of his training to become an office management assistant. It is his great wish to join Rheinmetall after successfully completing his training. He hopes that it will enable him to take responsibility for something important. Both sides will do everything they can to be prepared for this.
n 2023, the HR Projects department at Rheinmetall set up a Shared Job and CoLeadership Team to set-up the department ‘from scratch’. Julia Albrecht and Larissa Förster are jointly responsible for this centre of expertise for project management methods within the HR department. They have each agreed to a part-time arrangement with Rheinmetall. The model is proving successful. Based on its establishment, it could also be introduced in other departments. For Rheinmetall, this would mean a broader range of working concepts, which could increase the company’s attractiveness for employees, both internally and externally. This is a major asset in times of demographic change and simultaneous growth of the company. The managers were able to overcome almost all the difficulties they had expected. It remains to be seen whether this is because they have been working together in various roles on HR projects since 2012. They look back proudly on the development of some team members and on positive changes in the HR department. IT challenges remain to this day. They recently shared their experiences with the entire HR department in a Q&A session. There was a great deal of interest from colleagues and the feedback was very positive. If you would like to find out more about this shared job and co-leadership model, you can find more details in the diversity section of our careers page:
Unsere Kollegin Julie von Rheinmetall in Deutschland schätzt die Vielfalt bei Rheinmetall. Sie sagt: „Für mich bedeutet Vielfalt bei Rheinmetall, in Teams mit unterschiedlichen Perspektiven und Erfahrungen zu arbeiten, was zu einer kollaborativen und innovativen Atmosphäre führt. Diese Diversität steigert die Produktivität, indem neue Ideen und Lösungen aus verschiedenen Blickwinkeln gefördert werden. Gleichzeitig erweitert es meinen eigenen Horizont und ermöglicht es mir, über den Tellerrand hinauszuschauen und neue Ansätze zu entwickeln.“ Was für eine wunderbare Empfehlung! Wir nehmen dies als Inspiration, um unsere Werte Respekt, Vertrauen und Offenheit zu fördern. Jeder Mitarbeiter trägt dazu bei, Rheinmetall zu einem vielfältigen Unternehmen zu machen. Unabhängig von Generation, Geschlecht oder kulturellem Hintergrund. Jeder Einzelne soll so wertgeschätzt werden, wie er ist, damit wir gemeinsam Verantwortung in einer sich verändernden Welt übernehmen können.
**Grüezi! Sie suchen eine neue berufliche Herausforderung? Dann sollten wir uns kennenlernen!** Steigen Sie ein: Bei Rheinmetall in der Schweiz erwartet Sie an unseren zahlreichen Standorten hohe Lebensqualität mit viel Raum für persönliche Entfaltung und berufliches Wachstum! Profitieren Sie neben spannenden und verantwortungsvollen Aufgaben von einer attraktiven Vergütung, einem starken Zusammenhalt, zahlreichen Zusatzleistungen und sicheren Perspektiven. Werden Sie Teil unseres Teams und gestalten Sie Ihre berufliche Zukunft mit uns! Interesse geweckt? Mehr Infos und alle Jobs in der Schweiz finden Sie hier: #Rheinmetall #Karriere #Jobs #Schweiz
Congratulations to all the managers who have successfully conducted their international Young Manager Program (iYMP) 2024 at the Rheinmetall Academy in Düsseldorf. The participant groups consisted of young managers from various divisions and countries who ran through the modules of the iYMP as an established learning and working group. Each individual of this international groups with members from different cultures and genders will be a vital part in managing the diversity within Rheinmetall in a way that every team member will be able to give the best. The background of the participants from the different divisions enabled an intensive exchange of ideas and helped them to get to know the Rheinmetall Group across country and company borders. This connection will last far longer than the duration of the program.
750 women, one mission: Our women@Rheinmetall network wants to actively help shape the future of Rheinmetall – with project ideas from within the community. The mission of the community is clearly defined for the next few years: To create a space where the femininity and potential of every person is seen as a key contribution to Rheinmetall’s business success. Today you can read why Nicole Täffner sees her role in the core team of women@Rheinmetall as an opportunity for professional advancement. Nicole Täffner, a process manager in Finance, joined the network at the end of 2022. What she especially enjoys about being on the core team is working in a team without hierarchies. “Everyone is welcome to contribute their creativity and to be involved,” she says. “By talking to women from different divisions, hierarchy levels and age groups, I gain a wide range on insights into the company – and that’s a huge inspiration.” At the same time, the close dialogue presents an opportunity for professional advancement: “The network gives us the chance to let others know when management positions open up and thereby to contribute towards getting more women into different management levels. That’s an important element in promoting diversity at Rheinmetall.”
