Pride at DEKRA: A Commitment Beyond June Happy Pride Month! At DEKRA, we know that honoring the LGBTQIA+ community isn't just a 30-day celebration, it is a daily practice. True inclusion requires continuous education, empathy, and visible allyship. Our goal is to ensure every team member feels seen, respected, and safe to bring their authentic selves to work, 365 days a year. To turn this commitment into action, we equip our teams with year-round resources: - Zero-Tolerance Policy: A strict stance against discrimination, harassment, and bullying to protect and support all employees. - Targeted Training: Interactive courses on LGBTQIA+ inclusion, understanding key terms, and practicing genuine allyship. - Empathetic Storytelling: Internal video resources exploring the coming out experience to foster a safe environment. - Everyday Tools: Practical guides for inclusive language and normalizing pronouns in workplace communication. Pride is a moment, but inclusion is our commitment. We are proud to build an equitable culture where you are empowered to be exactly who you are. Join a workplace where you belong.
🌍 This Diversity Day, we’re highlighting “Beyond Barriers” – DEKRA’s global initiative on disability and neurodiversity. Because inclusion is about more than bringing people into existing systems. It’s about rethinking those systems so everyone can truly belong. Beyond Barriers challenges us to shift our perspective: ➡️ from individuals adapting ➡️ to creating environments designed for inclusion from the start Real inclusion begins by listening - to lived experiences, different perspectives, and the voices that help us build workplaces where everyone can thrive. #DiversityDay #BeyondBarriers #Inclusion #DEKRA
"Give to Gain": Women Empowering Women at DEKRA This International Women’s Day, DEKRA is proud to celebrate the power of contribution through our global theme: “Give to Gain.” At the heart of our culture is the belief that true growth isn't a solo journey, it is a collective achievement. What does it mean to Give to Gain? It is the philosophy that our most significant professional and personal expansions begin with an act of contribution. Whether it’s sharing specialized expertise, mentoring a colleague, or creating space for diverse perspectives, "giving" is the catalyst for a more vibrant, inclusive workplace. When we invest in our community, we don’t just empower others, we sharpen our own leadership and build a network rooted in trust and reciprocity. Our Women’s Network, serves as the engine for this mission. By speaking up and ensuring global alignment, the Core Team ensures that women’s voices are heard across every region and function. We believe that representation creates visibility and visibility creates the opportunities that allow every woman at DEKRA to thrive. Our Global Impact: From inspiring keynotes to open dialogue sessions, we are fostering an environment where sharing knowledge is celebrated. By participating in the "Give to Gain" gesture, our team members symbolize their commitment to lifting others as they climb. This International Women’s Day, we honor the women shaping our future and the collective impact of a network that grows stronger together.
DEKRA Diversity & Inclusion: From Milestones in 2025 to New Horizons in 2026 In 2025, Diversity and Inclusion at DEKRA evolved from foundational goals into a vibrant, lived culture. We focused on making contributions visible, fostering empathy, and creating a global sense of belonging. 2025 Highlights · Celebrating Differences: For Diversity Day, we launched the "100 Years, 10 Faces, 1 DEKRA" booklet and video series, proving our strength lies in our unique stories. We also marked Pride Month with LGBTQIA+ allyship training and a powerful "Coming Out" video. · Awareness & Action: On Disability Day, we shifted perspectives with our "All of Us" campaign to champion universal accessibility. We also broke taboos by providing specific support for menopause in the workplace. · Record Engagement: Our EmpowHER & EmpowME programs delivered 130 sessions globally, while our Grow Beyond Mentoring program achieved a 99% match rate. Looking Ahead to 2026 Our mission now shifts from awareness to deep-rooted integration. Alongside our established programs, we are launching two strategic initiatives: · EQ@Work: Focusing on Emotional Intelligence to enhance empathy, collaboration, and psychological safety. · Beyond Barriers: A dedicated move to dismantle physical, digital, and structural obstacles for colleagues with disabilities. In 2026, we are committed to practicing inclusion in every meeting and every decision.
Data Protection Day: Strengthening Trust in a Digital World January 28 marks Data Protection Day as a reminder that data security is not just a legal requirement, but a strategic advantage. In times of rising cyber threats and growing regulatory demands, robust data protection builds trust and safeguards business continuity. We help organizations transform data protection into a longterm success factor. Our Data Protection Services support you in: ✓ Identifying risks and vulnerabilities ✓ Ensuring GDPR compliance ✓ Implementing effective and sustainable data protection frameworks A secure data environment is the foundation for resilience, reputation, and customer confidence. Let’s shape it together. 👉 Discover our solutions: http://go.dekra.com/8h hashtag#DataProtectionDay hashtag#Cybersecurity hashtag#DEKRA
Shifting Our Perspective: International Day of People with Disabilities This December 3rd, DEKRA marks the International Day of People with Disabilities by highlighting how we learn and grow together. We believe true inclusion requires continuous education. Last year, we laid the foundation by introducing our internal Disability Awareness Training. It was a crucial first step in fostering understanding and respect across our teams. This year, we are taking that commitment further. We have launched a new focus on the Social Model of Disability. This new module encourages our teams to shift their perspective: instead of focusing on a person’s medical condition, we focus on identifying and removing the societal and physical barriers in our workplace that hold people back. It’s a vital step toward building an environment where everyone can thrive. We are committed to building a barrier-free culture!
Pride at DEKRA: Learn, Reflect, and Take Action At DEKRA, Pride Month is more than a symbolic gesture—it’s a reflection of our core values and our everyday commitment to creating a workplace where everyone is respected, supported, and empowered to be their authentic self. At DEKRA, Pride Month is an opportunity to reaffirm our commitment to creating an inclusive workplace where every employee feels respected and valued—regardless of their gender identity or sexual orientation. This year, we’re proud to mark Pride Month with the launch of a new internal training: LGBTQIA+ Inclusion at Work: Coming Out This self-guided learning experience helps our employees explore what it means to come out in the workplace, understand LGBTQIA+ terminology, and reflect on how we can all contribute to a more inclusive and equitable environment. The training includes statistics, reflective scenarios, inclusive language tips, and practical allyship tools. In addition to the course, DEKRA provides a growing suite of resources to foster everyday inclusion, including: • Our Inclusive Language Guide • The Discrimination, Harassment & Bullying Training • The Pronouns-in-Email Guide, which supports respectful communication across teams For us at DEKRA, inclusion is not a one-time initiative—it’s a continuous journey we’re committed to through education, tools, and actions that help every individual feel seen, heard, and supported.
Live from Bitkom Transform 2025 focusing on the digital future! The Bitkom Transform 2025 once again impressively demonstrated: We must work together to tackle digital challenges and ensure the success of digital transformation! High-profile speakers from business and politics provided valuable perspectives on this topic. The consensus: Especially now, decisive and collective action is needed to ensure resilience, competitiveness, and the preservation of prosperity. The special fund approved by the Bundestag is an important signal and a key element for Germany’s ability to act. “It is clear that innovation, security, and regulation must be considered equally.” This was emphasized by Dr. Fabienne Beez, Head of DEKRA Group Representative Office in Berlin, in her presentation: "AI & Cybersecurity: Building Trust in Innovation, Protecting Digital Infrastructures." A heartfelt thank you to Thomas Hottewitzsch, DEKRA Information Security Manager, for his insights during the Q&A. One important cornerstone of this development is the DEKRA Digital Trust Service, which combines functional safety, as well as cyber and AI security to support companies in their digital transformation process through auditing and certification services. #DEKRA #100Years #DigitalisierungJetzt #TRANSFORM25 #MeetOurExperts #Bitkom
🤾♂️ DEKRA Expands Involvement in Handball: Official Referee Partner at EHF EUROs 2026! 🤾♀️ The partnership with the European Handball Federation (EHF) includes both the Men's EHF EURO 2026 in January and the Women's EHF EURO 2026 in December. This marks an expansion of our strategic sponsorship of handball referees, in addition to our existing partnership concerning the IHF World Championships until at least 2027. 💬 “For 100 years, DEKRA has been working to ensure safety – with integrity, neutrality, expertise, and accuracy. It is precisely these values that connect us with the referees in sport,” says DEKRA CEO Stan Zurkiewicz. ”Our job as an independent technical expert organization is to ensure that everyone plays by the rules, just like it is the referees’ job on the field. The EHF European Championships complete our handball commitment, and we are looking forward to a strong joint presence.” At the EHF EUROs, we will be present on referees’ clothing, in video review areas, and around the court — supporting fair play every step of the way! 💚 Read more in our press release: https://lnkd.in/eYvYNFwe #DEKRA #EHF #DEKRAinHandball #FairPlay #HandballEuropeanChampionship #RefereePartner #ehfeuro2026
Bitkom Transform – securing the future with #DEKRA! What a great start! More than 5,000 participants and 250 speakers are part of this year's Bitkom hashtag#TRANSFORM2025 – the platform for digital business transformation and the perfect place to shape the digital future! In his opening speech, Dr. Ralf Wintergerst, President of Bitkom e.V., emphasized the need for structural reforms in government and public funding, combined with bold private investments in the future. “Only through this approach,Germany and Europe can sustainably strengthen their global competitiveness.” It is our pleasure to contribute to this event with our expertise in future mobility, cybersecurity, AI, and sustainability, as an independent testing, inspection and certification organization. Meet Dr. Fabienne Beez, Head of DEKRA Group Representative Office in Berlin, who will be speaking on Thursday, March 19, at 12:20 pm on the Solution Stage on the topic: "AI & Cybersecurity: Building Trust in Innovation, Protecting Digital Infrastructures." We look forward to meeting you there and welcoming you at the DEKRA booth for inspiring discussions! #100Years #DigitalisierungJetzt #TRANSFORM25 #MeetOurExperts #Bitkom
