Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in the workplace

Ability and employees well-being

At UniCredit, we are committed to creating positive working environment and a barrier-free and inclusive workplace where colleagues with disabilities are not “left behind” and each unique need is addressed through relevant support structures and targeted initiatives. 

We are supporting social inclusion for people with disabilities, also including of invisible one, with the identification of Disability Managers in all its countries, training courses for employees, guides on correct behaviours and dedicated moments of exchange on the topic.  

Disability Employee Resource Groups have been set up as well as dedicated working groups of colleagues with disabilities in different countries to promote best practices.  

Finally, UniCredit continues to invest on digital accessibility to remove any barriers. 

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• UniCredit is part of The Valuable 500 – an international movement of companies and leaders aiming to put disability inclusion at the top of their business leadership agendas. UniCredit joined in 2020 at Group level and country level (Austria and Germany).

LGBTI and sexual orientation

We are committed to creating an inclusive and positive working environment where everyone can excel, regardless of their sexual orientation or gender identity.

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• In 2019 UniCredit signed a Global Framework Agreement with the UNI Global Union on Human Rights and Fundamental Labour Rights, including specific commitments to combatting discrimination and promoting diversity. 

• The UN Human Rights Office has developed five Standards of conduct to support the business community in tackling discrimination against LGBTI people. UniCredit joined in 2018. 

• Parks – Liberi e Uguali: Italy’s only non-profit employers’ association engaged in Global Inclusion, with a specific focus on sexual orientation and gender identity. UniCredit’s partnership started in 2018

Gender Equality and Inclusivity

We are committed to promoting gender parity and greater inclusion across the Group: 

Discover more about Zero Gender Gap

Discover more about transparency on gender pay gap data
 

OUR PARTNERS

• UK HM Treasury Women in Finance Charter: a commitment by HM Treasury and signatory firms to work together to build a more balanced and fairer financial services industry, establishing a transparent and public positioning. UniCredit signed the charter at Group level in 2018. Discover more on Women in Finance - UniCredit (unicredit.eu)

• Valore D: formed in Italy, this is the first association of large companies promoting women's leadership and talent for the growth of businesses and the country. UniCredit is a founder member of the association since 2009.

• UN Women's Empowerment Principles: reinforcement of our commitment to valuing women’s talent and achieving greater gender balance at all levels of the organization. UniCredit joined in 2015.

Welfare, wellbeing at work and flexibility

To build a positive work environment, welfare plays a crucial role in supporting UniCredit colleagues in their daily personal, family and professional challenges. Our programmes are tailored by country to ensure we can meet local needs and respond to challenges faced by our teams. 

We continually update our employee welfare, flexibility and wellbeing initiatives to keep pace with evolutions in the workplace and new lifestyles and life stages.

Group Welfare has also inspired psychological support solutions, such as the “Ask for help” initiative, providing high quality consultation services both for professional and personal matters. 

Caring for our people: we support our people during the most important moments in their personal and professional lives.

We offer paid parental leave for all family models, and permissions and paid leave to take time off for important life events such as a marriage or civil union, a birthday celebration, buying a house, caring for a relative or an educational opportunity. 

The UniCredit Family Board: employees formed the Family Board of colleagues ensuring the Bank continues to identify individual and family needs throughout the recent pandemic.  

Employee-driven solutions have included accommodating the need for flexibility, respect for formal working hours, management of remote teams, support for home schooling and work-life balance.