We all experience the world in different ways, we have different identities and we come from different communities. And that's what diversity is all about. It's about respecting, acknowledging, celebrating and promoting these differences. And that, of course, is what we do.
A changing world of work
Together for a successful future
The insurance industry and the world of work in general are undergoing major changes. Various external factors and regulation in the financial sector have a strong influence on our work. It seems that no stone is left unturned. And other things are constant: the need to be valued and to enjoy working together. Liane Hirner and Gabor Lehel from the VIG Managing Board agree: "Only together can we successfully shape the future!"
Everyone is different, but everyone is equally welcome
A group with over 30,000 employees and around 50 insurance companies and pension funds in 30 countries is naturally very diverse. But that's not the only thing that sets us apart. Our employees come in all shapes and sizes, representing many different nationalities and backgrounds, sexual orientations and identities, cultures and religions, experiences and expectations, qualifications and ideas. And let's not forget: different hair colours and shoe sizes. We see diversity as our strength and welcome everyone who loves diversity as much as we do.
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Several VIG and Wiener Städtische employees are shown individually outdoors. They smile, clap and interact with the camera in a friendly manner. These people represent the diversity among the employees through different origins, ages, genders and physical abilities. The messages are faded in: Be authentic, be yourself, be part of our diversity.
The appreciative handling of diversity has been part of our corporate culture for a long time and is even anchored as a value in our mission statement. I like to drive the topic forward at VIG, because it simply makes a difference for people. They feel seen, experience appreciation and understand what VIG stands for.
Angela TanglDiversity Officer
Diverse work
We value diversity
Diversity and plurality are not simply trends for us, but values that we have lived for a long time. With 30,000 employees in 30 countries, we are particularly diverse. A fact we are proud of.
At VIG, we know that the next job is not just about the right job or career opportunity, but the whole package. That's why we support our employees on and off the job.
Hybrid work
Flexitime model
37.5 hours per week
Attractive, competitive salary
Discounted insurance products
Discounted products at Erste Bank as well as free debit and credit cards
Numerous partnerships in retail, tourism, gastronomy and elsewhere
Detailed onboarding for new arrivals with Welcome Day and induction programmes
Individual talent toolset (VIG competence model) for planning personal and professional development
Regular VIG talks for dialogue between managers and employees
Career for experts as an alternative to management careers
Coaching for managers, experts and expats
Training, seminars and e-learning courses for professional and personal development
Group-wide training with competent and international cooperation partners
Language courses
Extensive range of sports and fitness courses from an external training provider throughout Austria (live or virtual)
Running events such as the Business Run and Vienna City Marathon
Sustainably produced VIG sports shirts
Anonymous and free advice from an external employee assistance programme for employees and relatives, including a well-being platform with videos, articles and podcasts, etc.
Our own outpatient service with medical advice, physiotherapy and massage service
Creche, nursery and day care at two locations near the head office
Childbirth allowance, child allowance and a gift for the newborn
Dad/family week offers additional days off for new family members
Services for employees on parental leave, such as parental coaching
Information for families on childcare or caring for relatives
We support paternity leave and part-time management
(Virtual) events for employees offer regular updates from Human Resources or the company
VIG Get-Together as a virtual year-end event
Social Active Day – one day off per year for charitable work
Access to events and exhibitions, such as architecture at Ringturm
Good accessibility by public transport and via bicycle paths
Lockable bicycle storage room
Showers
Canteen with breakfast and lunch at reduced prices
Air-conditioned offices with sustainable district heating or cooling
Hybrid work equipment
Advice on the ergonomic design of the workplace by occupational physicians
Height-adjustable desks in modern offices
Pleasant ambience thanks to works of art and plants
VIG talent toolset competency model as the basis for HR work
Our "Principles of Collaboration" and a "Guide to Inclusive Language" as a framework for communication
Diversity management for individual development
Diversity officer for the implementation of the diversity strategy
Employee resource group "all colours" for the exchange and networking of employees of the Austrian Group companies on LGBTIAQ+ issues
Interdepartmental and group-wide projects enable mutual exchange and learning from one another
Diversity is one of our core values in the VIG mission statement. We are an employer that stands for the valuable interaction with the people in the company and sees diversity as an enrichment.
Read more in our sustainability report
