Living diversity and international orientation as a part of the ddn future strategy in Dortmund, 17.04.2013: on the ddn member meeting on 15th and 16th April 2013 Chairman Rudolf Kast signed in the presence of Aletta Grafin von Hardenberg of the diversity Charter. This has the goal to create a work environment that is free of prejudice. Thus, one is now ddn total 1400 institutions committed to do so, to promote the diversity of its employees and appreciate. As a first step, ddn plans a working group on the topic of diversity. Also the ddn itself is diverse. For now, foreign organizations as member of the demographics can be network. So, the founding of ddn Switzerland is expected for this year.
“To the future strategy of ddn Rudolf Kast said: we want to develop more concrete products with commercial value and thereby attract more members.” That works, the past year has proven impressively: the number of members increased by 23 per cent in 2012. Rainer Tairu Chief Executive Officer, added: the policy also needs our advice. DDN is not without reason as a network of excellence with proven expertise in the demo demography strategy of the Federal Government. Also our members appreciate that.” More than 100 members came to the General Assembly in the representation of Bertelsmann Group and Foundation. On entrepreneurship, Dr. Andreas Rickert, Chairman of the Board put an introductory stimulus the Phineo gAG.
He cheered the members to do so, to take advantage of the knowledge that is created through ddn and carry their commitment in the demographic changes. Then, the members in a speed-networking had the opportunity to be active. The demographics ddn network e.V. is an Association of over 350 companies and institutions, the common responsibility for over two million workers wear. DDN is funded by the Federal Ministry of labour and Social Affairs and is anchored in the demo demography strategy of the Federal Government. Press contact: Pascal Frai, press officer DDN, phone: 0231.9071-2818, email:, for more information see demographics netzwerk.de. The new quality of work INITIATIVE is a joint initiative of federal, countries, associations and institutions of the economy, trade unions, companies, social security institutions and foundations. Their goal: more quality of work as the key to innovation and competitiveness at the location Germany. This offers 2002 examples in the life inspiring initiative called practice, consulting and information services, exchanges, as well as a programme in the year for projects that bring new personnel – and employment policy approaches on the way.