VERBUND as an employer
As Austria’s leading energy company, we harness the power of water, wind and sun and cutting-edge technologies more than almost anyone else in Europe.
For this, we need a dedicated team that works intensively with our subsidiaries and partners on the entire energy value chain.
At VERBUND, we work at the forefront to help shape the sustainable future of energy:
- We are always looking for the best ideas, no matter who they come from. We want to reach out to the people who are moving forward with us. With our commitment to inclusion, we create an interesting and high-quality work environment for many people.
- We are confident that a green future is possible for everyone. We believe in a future powered solely by renewable energy sources. We believe that we can successfully reduce greenhouse gas emissions significantly and curb global warming.
- We are expanding renewable energy. By 2030, we will generate, transport and store electricity from hydropower, wind and solar power, as well as green hydrogen in an unprecedented and steadily increasing amount. This makes a significant contribution to the security of supply and reduces dependence on fossil fuels.
- We are fighting the climate crisis and are committed to a healthy planet. To achieve this, we are driving forward the transition to clean energy together with politicians, industry, the business community and the people of this country. We welcome everyone who would like to join us in our mission.
We are taking responsibility
Our cooperation is based on a high degree of personal responsibility, mutual trust and integrity.
Sustainability and responsible conduct towards society, the environment and the economy go hand in hand. All of the issues for which we as a company, as employees and as senior executives take responsibility are compiled in our Code of Conduct for Sustainable Business.
To bring the Code to life, each individual employee’s contribution is required:
Respect
We treat each other with respect.
Ideas
We contribute our ideas and skills.
Willingness to innovate
We communicate openly and clearly, and encourage constructive criticism and the willingness to innovate.
Change
We change our perspective by judging new situations to be “different” or “unknown”, rather than “better” or “worse”.
Openness
We are open and unbiased, and show an interest in new cultures and influences.
We are committed to diversity, equality and inclusion
We are proud of the diversity of our VERBUND employees. We want more diversity, equality and inclusion so that everyone feels they belong and are part of our company. And it doesn’t matter where they come from, whom they love, what they believe in, how old they are, whether they have a disability or not, what gender they are or what circles they move in.
Into the future with more diversity!
Diversity and inclusion are essential components of our corporate culture. Practising diversity and actively helping to shape it are crucial. Our diversity strategy is the basis of this approach and involves annual priorities that enable us to focus on individual issues such as gender balance and disability inclusion.
Gender balance
For us, gender balance is much more than simply promoting women. It is about striking a balance in all areas of the company in order to attract the best people from the labour market for us and our mission, and also to provide the best possible service to our customers. We are committed to a culture that enables career opportunities and a work-life balance for men and women alike.
Disability inclusion
We aim to include people with disabilities in the VERBUND world of work and not just integrate them into it. To include people with disabilities as effectively as possible, the appropriate conditions are required: accessible offices (structural accessibility), accessible IT systems (digital accessibility), and above all, open and aware colleagues and senior executives (accessibility in practice).
We are getting better and better
In order to live up to all these values, we regularly question our current state in various audits and certifications (e.g. Great Place to Work, ZukunftVIELFALT, berufundfamilie).
At VERBUND, diversity management is established practice. We pay due attention to our employees and embed diverse corporate values in our processes. The independent TÜV AUSTRIA Diversity Management Certificate confirms this. By signing and implementing the Diversity Charter, we also commit to respecting all those who have a relationship with us.
With the help of the berufundfamilie audit, we can take individual action for a more effective balance of work and family life. We have been audited regularly since 2009 because this balance is very important to us.
In companies, diversity is a valuable asset – in every respect – that contributes to the long-term and sustainable success of the company. VERBUND has set itself the goal of actively promoting diversity in the company in order to increase the company’s economic success and to promote a constructive, market-oriented and customer-focused corporate culture
We signed the Diversity Charter in 2012. This initiative promotes appreciation for all members of society, Regardless of gender, age, religious beliefs, culture, skin colour, education, social origin, sexual orientation or nationality.
Great Place to Work conducts anonymous employee surveys and an audit of workplace culture to determine the quality level of the corporate culture.
Great Place to Work conducts anonymous employee surveys and an audit of workplace culture to determine the quality level of the corporate culture.
Great Place to Work conducts anonymous employee surveys and an audit of workplace culture to determine the quality level of the corporate culture.
Great Place to Work® conducts anonymous employee surveys and an audit of workplace culture to determine the quality level of the corporate culture.
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Great Place to Work® conducts anonymous employee surveys and an audit of workplace culture to determine the quality level of the corporate culture.
BEST RECRUITERS uses over 100 scientific criteria to assess the recruitment quality of the top employers in Austria and other European countries every year. This quality seal has been awarded annually since 2010.
Our company received the national award from the Federal Minister of Science, Research and Economic Affairs for its exceptional achievements in training apprentices and in apprenticeships.
VERBUND has been supporting the Austrian Disabled Sports Association with the GOLD PLUS package since 2023.
Since 2004, we have been supporting the Vienna Daughters’ Day, an initiative organised by the City of Vienna to motivate girls to pursue a technical career. The girls have the chance to get a taste of the professional world for a day and be inspired by professions that are not typical female professions.
Our company has been awarded the amaZone certificate by the Sprungbrett association in the category “Public and Public Sector-Related Companies”. This certificate is issued to companies that train young women in skilled and technical trades.
Whatchado has awarded us this quality seal as a partner company. The seal is intended to show that we as a company have a pioneering role in innovative HR and focus on target group-oriented and future-oriented solutions.
myAbility.jobs is Austria’s leading inclusive job platform. Jobseekers with disabilities have the opportunity to apply on equal terms. As a cooperation partner, we are committed to integrating people with physical or mental disabilities
Further details
Information about VERBUND as an employer, plus all the benefits and the numerous measures we take for our employees.
Benefits
Our special services for employees
Advancement of women
For a fair gender balance
Training & diversity
Our development opportunities at VERBUND