Society

People & Employees

Partnership is the first core value in the Bertelsmann Essentials adhered to by Bertelsmann and consequently DirectGroup. It is defined as follows:

"Our corporate culture is based on a mutually beneficial partnership between our employees and the company. Motivated individuals who identify with our values are the driving force behind quality, efficiency, innovation and growth within our corporation. The hallmarks of our participatory leadership approach are mutual trust and respect as well as the principle of delegation of responsibility. Our employees enjoy autonomy to the greatest extent possible. They receive comprehensive information and participate in decision-making as well as in the financial success of the company. We are committed to the professional development of our employees and seek to provide long-term employment."

Further information on this subject can be found under Responsibility towards Employees on the Bertelsmann AG Bertelsmann AG responsibility towards employees website.

Bertelsmann AG joined the UN Global Compact in 2008. The initiative calls on companies around the world to implement ten principles on human rights, labour standards, environmental protection and the fight against corruption in their sphere of influence (more information on this here).

Donations & Sponsorship

DirectGroup companies are active in many fields of donation and sponsorship, with a special focus on the issue of reading in general, and reading promotion and book donations in particular.

Thank-you letters from young patients

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