
Several areas of REWE Group were once again certified as a family- and life-phase-conscious employer with the job and family audit. With the new addition of "+ diversity", diversity issues are now also strategically anchored.
Five REWE Group business areas were certified according to the job and family audit in Berlin on 17 June. Some of the companies, institutions and universities also received the additional +diversity certificate. The addition of +diversity, awarded for the first time, honours the efforts of employers to take into account and strengthen the different backgrounds and needs of their employees. The 18 organisations certified this year, including REWE Group Zentrale Handel D and the REWE Regions West and Dortmund Frischelogistik, address topics such as work-life balance and diversity and anchor them in their corporate strategy. In this way, they create a working environment that promotes both work-life balance and non-discriminatory interaction.
The certification was preceded by a structured process that looked at What family-, life-phase- and diversity-conscious measures do we already have in place and what offerings have been introduced? In addition, focus topics were defined for the new audit aspect +diversity.

Looking back: The measures that have already borne fruit in recent years include programmes in the areas of working hours and location, such as mobile working. Among other things, the Step up corporate culture initiative emphasises the aspect of diversity in management and employee development. The annual events such as Compatibility Week and Diversity Month have also been very well received.
Outlook: As part of the job and family + diversity audit, the focus over the next three years will be on intensifying and communicating existing initiatives. An important approach here is to take into account the life phases of all employees and create suitable offers. At the same time, this is to be combined with flexible work organisation models.
Why is communication important? Strong communication is crucial for the sustainable anchoring of compatibility and diversity in the corporate culture. In addition, effective implementation and utilisation of specific measures is only possible if employees are aware of them. In other words, the most useful offer will only help employees to improve their work-life balance and diversity if they are aware of it.
Why is diversity now part of the job and family audit? REWE Group has taken the opportunity to be audited with "+ Diversity" for the first time in order to show that diversity is the driving force behind our organisation: Diversity is a driving force for our organisation. We are thus supporting the approach of compatibility with equal opportunities and recognising our social responsibility for a tolerant world.
What measures are planned in the area of diversity? The planned focal points include gender and gender identity, generations and physical and mental abilities. We already support diversity in leadership through a development programme such as "Women's Drive". In terms of generational competence, we are focussing on models such as reverse mentoring, for example, in which the strengths and experiences of different generations are incorporated. We are also examining new approaches, such as the possibility of making the application process more inclusive, including with regard to neurodiversity.

Job and family audit certification + diversity:
- REWE Group Retail Germany (REWE Deutscher Supermarkt AG & Co. KGaA in Cologne, REWE Group Holding, REWE Group Buying GmbH, REWE Digital GmbH, central administrations of REWE Markt GmbH and PENNY Markt GmbH )
- REWE Zweigniederlassung West (administration full-range and logistics Langel and Koblenz)
- REWE Dortmund Fresh Food Logistics
Job and family audit certification:
- REWE Markt GmbH, Southern Branch (Logistics Eitting and Buttenheim)
- REWE Dortmund SE & Co KG (service centre, logistics, meat processing)